Sports
Crown FC Defeats Stationery Stores In Lagos
Visiting Crown Football Club of Ogbomosho last Monday in Lagos secured a 2-1 victory over hosts Stationery Stores FC in a Nigeria National League (NNL) Match Day 4 fixture.
Tidesports source reports that in the testy match played at the Agege Stadium, the Ajilete Warriors were recording their first away victory in the new 2019/2020 season.
Stationery Stores opened scores through Ifeanyi Iheme in the 30th minute, as they dominated possession and buzzed around the opponents’ area to create chances for themselves.
More goals however refused to come, until the visitors made use of a dead-ball situation when Sunday Odudu noded in Taiwo Rafiu’s free-kick to restore parity in the 35th minute.
Odudu completed his brace in the 85th minute when he once again nodded in another free-kick, this time from Muazu Taiwo in the 85th minute.
Speaking after the match, Oyo State’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Segun Fakorede, said the visiting team deserved going home with the game’s maximum points after a spirited display.
“We deserved to win this match because we played better. I wish the team more success,” he said.
Also, Odudu said he had begged God for goals and he eventually got them during the game.
“When we were leaving Ogbomoso, I prayed to God to please let me score a goal and not put me to shame.
“God answered my prayers and gave me two goals because I was not to be put to shame,” he said.
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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