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Finidi George Targets NPFL Title
Former Ajax winger, Finidi George, says he’s delighted to sign for Enyimba and he is confident the team will succeed under his watch.
Finidi replaced Fatai Osho, who left the club following the expiration of his contract last August.
The former Super Eagles winger is managing in the Nigeria Professional Football League for the first time in his coaching career and he’s expected to hit the ground running at Enyimba.
Speaking to Tidesports source, the former Ajax Amsterdam and Real Betis winger, said he’s happy to get the job and will do everything humanly possible to achieve success with the team.
“It’s a great opportunity that the club has that kind of confidence in me. I want to thank the Chairman, board members, and the supporters for thinking about me.”
“I just want to do my job, I know it is not going to be easy, but I’m here to help the team play better and win trophies.”
“It is always important to start very well so that we don’t start doubting if the team is good enough to win. “
“I’m trying to pick the best and make sure that every player gets the opportunity to play and perform, so they can be motivated. I know by the grace of God we will have a good season,” he said.
Meanwhile, Finidi and his players are currently camping in Omoku, in Rivers State ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup game.
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.