Sports
MFM FC Boss Charges Players On Fitness
The head coach of Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries FC, Tony Bolus, has given training programmes to his charges as they observe the unavoidable break due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
Officials and players of the Lagos-based Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club were given a two-week break that is subject to extension on March, 23, 2020.
In his bid to ensure that the players kept their body and maintain their fitness level, the former Giwa FC gaffer thought it wise to give his team a training schedule that will keep them busy while staying at home.
Addressing his players through a statement, Bolus said: “ Gentlemen as it is now, it is obvious we cannot resume training now due to this COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide break but we still have to keep body and souls intact and fit.
“There is need for us to have programs individually, since we cannot resume training as a group for now. Hence, we need to follow these programmes on our own, individually”, he said.
The 55 minute-training programmes will see the players jogging for 10 minutes and later increase the pace for another five minutes before going for a sprint that will take two minutes with at least 80-100 percent pace and repeat the process for 10 times and then round the first phase up with stretching of the muscle.
For the second phase of the training, the players will do a minimum of 150 abdominal per day, that is 30 each for five rounds that will last for 15 minutes and completed with another 15 minute-core exercise that is different from the above stated.
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.
-
Rivers5 days agoKENPOLY Rector Promises To Prioritise Students’ Welfare
-
Rivers5 days agoDon, Stakeholders Urge Environmental Laws In N’Delta
-
Rivers5 days agoADIAFRICA Flags-off Free Eye Screening Outreach In PH
-
Environment5 days agoIWD: NGO promotes clean energy access for women in Kaduna
-
Education5 days agoFederal University Dutse Expels 20 Students, Rusticates 15 Over Exam Malpractice
-
Environment5 days agoAEPB rates performance of waste evacuation contractors low
-
News5 days agoExtortion, Contraband Scandal Erupts At Kwale Custodial Centre
-
Education5 days agoChief Judge Pledges inmate’s academic Sponsorship