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KFC: Ororo FC Beats MFM, Books Quarter Final Ticket
Ororo Football Club of Port Harcourt has qualified for the quarter final of the Keves Football Championship (KFC) after defeating Mountain of Fire Ministry (MFM) 1-0 at the Sharks stadium, Port Harcourt, yesterday.
Ororo FC proved too tough for the MFM who later got a penalty in the second half of the game but could not convert the opportunity into a goal.
Keves Football Championship (KFC) is organized by the Rivers State Football Association (RSFA) to catch them young in the ladder game in the state.
Speaking with the head coach of Ororo FC, Godpower Chukwu, after the victory he said the game was not an easy one, adding that MFM was a big rival of his team.
“ I know it was not going to be easy game but I was optimistic that we are going to carry the day. I have confidence in my players,” Chukwu said.
The only goal of the match was scored in the 86th minutes of the game after a fine display by the Ororo FC.
He explained that, he would go back to the drawing board to prepare very well to ensure that his team gets to the final of the championship.
The head coach commended his players for making him proud.
“Evans is a good striker, he has been helping the team a lot when it comes to goal scoring” he explained.
Meanwhile the goal scorer of the game, Evans Eenee, stated that he felt very happy to score the winning goal, which has taken the team to the quarter final stage of the tournament.
He explained that, team work is very important when it comes to football.
“ I had many chances but I was able to utilise one. Is a good result for the team,” he said.
Kiadum Edookor
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.
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