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CAFCL: Rivers United Is On Course – Eguma
The Technical Manager of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma, has said that the Pride of Rivers is on course to make the country proud.
He noted that no game in the CAF Total Energies Champions League is easy, adding that beating Young Africans of Tanzania in the second leg was tough.
Eguma said this last Sunday in his post match interview with sports journalists after they defeated their opponents 1-0 to qualify for the second preliminary round of the competition, at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, in Port Harcourt.
It would be recalled that the Pride of Rivers has won Young Africans a fortnight ago 1-0, their first game in Dar es Salam in Tanzania.
The number one coach in Rivers State attributed the victory to hard work from his boys (players), adding that the game was not an easy one.
“First, I want to thank God Almighty and my players for good outing, that we were able to secure the victory.
We beat the North African in Dar es Salam but today their performance showed that they were also a good side.
Our tactics in the first half did not pay, so we had to change tactics in the second half and the game ended in our favour, so we thank God for the victory.
I also thank the number one citizen in the state, His Excellency, Chief Nyesom Wike and the management team for their support.
I think we are still on course,” Eguma said.
Also speaking, the Head Coach of Young Africans FC of Tanzania, Nasreddin Nabi, blamed his players for the loss over their inability to convert goal scoring chances they created.
He commended Rivers United for the victory, saying that they fought so hard to win.
Home boy, Uche Onwuasonaya, 82nd minute’s strike gave United a 1-0 win to progress on 2-0 aggregate.
By: 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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