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Rivers Angels Promise Fans Total Victory In Akure
Twenty Twenty One Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) champions, Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt have reassured fans of the club that they will open the second phase of the 2021/2022 season with a total victory as they face host Akure Queens today.
The encounter, which is one of the week 8 fixtures, is scheduled to hold at the Akure Township Stadium, Ondo State.
The Angels are in high spirit as they are poised and determined for a total win in today’s showdown with their Akure counterparts.
The Jewels of Rivers promised to leave no-stone unturned in the second stanza of the League and to keep to their promise, the visitors have said that they will garner all three points at stake in today’s game.
Earlier, head Coach of Rivers Angels FC, Edwin Okon said that his team is ready for the second phase of the League.
” We are prepared for this phase and today’s match would be a fulfilment of our promise, because we are going for total victory,” Okon said.
On the other hand, the host side, Akure Queens would no doubt slug it out with their visitors, having the home advantage with their fans cheering them to victory, they might have the day or at least shared the available points with their guest.
Rivers Angels FC is currently leading their group, Group B with 13 points from six matches played so far in the first round of the league.
It would be recalled that Rivers Angels defeated their opponent 2-1 in the first leg ot the game against Sunshine Queens at the UNIPORT Spots Complex and the reverse match will be played today in Akure.
By: Nancy Briggs
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.