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Eguma Restates Commitment To Win NPFL Title
The Technical Manager of Rivers United of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma, says their ambition against Gombe United was to win and run away with the three points at stake but goalless draw was not a bad one.
He restated that his team had the potentials and capacity to win the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, saying that the League is getting tougher and tougher.
This was contained in a recorded voice interview by the Media Offiicer of the Club, Charles Muyuku, and made available to Tidesports on Monday.
Rivers United played barren draw against their host, Gombe United on Sunday, in match day 18, at the ongoing NPFL.
According to Eguma, the team is not losing focus and they are on top of the log first half of the league.
“ I thank God for the game. The League is getting tougher and tougher. Our ambition was to win but we are not God and we can not predict what will happen.
As it is, we are taking games as they come. We are not losing focus. We are on top of the league in the first round of the league and we work to win the title,” Eguma said.
The technical manager, expressed joy over the goalless draw played, saying that it was a good birthday gift for him.
One good thing about the game is that today is my birthday. My players actually promised to give me a birthday gift by winning the game but we got a draw.
I saw their effort today, they made frantic efforts to win the game but a lot of scoring chances they missed, especially in the first half, they would have wrapped up the game,” Eguma stated.
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.