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Go Round FC’s President Charges Players On Promotion
Go Round FC President, Charity Obuah, has charged the team to go for broke and qualify for the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL via the play-offs.
Go Round FC is currently second on the Nigeria National League, NNL group log, and look set to feature in the play-offs at a date to be fixed by the League.
The team will, however, play their final league match of the regular season away to Osun United.
“The team has done well and I am proud of the progress made so far,”Obuah said.
“The terrain of that division has never been easy so, for our team to win two games away from home plus one draw, it shows we have done really well this season.
“Now we need to make the final push and qualify for the NPFL,” she said.
Charity Obuah also applauds her husband and financier of the club, Bro. Felix Obuah, for his support for her and the team.
“He has been so supportive to the club, encouraging the players with kind words and with finances too. I see it as a selfless sacrifice, knowing that Nigerian football has not reached that level where clubs make profit.
“We will all work together to ensure that the club continues to stay at the top, make it to the NPFL and remain there,” Charity Obuah said.
Meanwhile, Go Round FC needed to win against League leaders, Shooting Stars to remain in position to qualify for the play-offs.
The game initially billed for Sunday, 4th July 2021 was moved to Monday morning because of the rains.
On Monday morning, Go Round FC took a 29th minute lead through Egoride Oghenetega who headed home straight from a corner kick.
Go Round FC continued to pile pressure through Moses Omoduemeke, Golden Duoye, and Hadi Mohammed, but the Shooting Stars defense of Muritala Taiye, Amodu Nurudeen, Abbey Benson and Elum Henry were able to repel whatever was thrown at them.
The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Go Round FC.
In the second half, the Olafimihan Gafar led Shooting Stars attack took the game to Go Round FC and this paid off in the 79th minute when they got their equaliser from a corner kick.
The game was held up in added time when a penalty denied Go Round FC was heavily protested.
At its restart, the referee awarded a penalty to Go Round FC after Shooting Stars goalkeeper, Ogundare Detan, clattered into a Go Round FC attacker while going in to stop a cross into the box.
Akinwale Ogunjobi converted the kick as Go Round FC won 2-1.
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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