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NPFL: PH Hosts Double Header, Today
Today, Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, will be at the centre of focus for football fans as the most prestigious Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium hosts double header as Ifeanyi Uba FC takes on Kano Pillars and Rivers United lock horns with Nasarawa United.
The encounters are among week nine matches at the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), as the two matches will be beamed live on NTA.
Ifeanyi Uba vs Kano Pillars will take the first turn as the match kicks off 2pm and Rivers United tackles Nasarawa United by 4pm
Rivers United has vowed to secure the maximum three points to top the League as they are determined to win the league.
The Pride of Rivers lost to Katsina United 2-1 on Thursday, in a rescheduled match at Katsina.
Technical adviser of United, Stanley Eguma, has said at the different occasions that he approach-ed every game differently, saying all the teams in league are tough.
However, he has commended his players for their impressive performance season both in league and continent.
“I commend my players this season, because they are very impressive. We are committed and determined to win the league,” Eguma said.
Speaking, the captain of the club, Austin Festus, said today’s encounter will be taken very seriously, because three points will help us top the table league.
By: Tonye Orabere
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.