Sports
Peseiro Happy With S’Eagles Win, Vows To Improve Team
Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro, has discussed the team’s 10-0 victory against Sao Tome and Principe in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture on Monday.
The Super Eagles looked the most dangerous side from the onset and eventually won the game at Stade Adrar after goals from Victor Osimhen, who grabbed four, Terem Moffi (2), Moses Simon (1), Oghenekaro Etebo (1), and Emmanuel Dennis (1).
The win was the second for the Portuguese in charge of the Super Eagles, having picked his first in the 2-1 win against Sierra Leone in their Group A opener at Abuja National Stadium.
Speaking after the game, Peseiro told news men: “About the 10-0 win? Yes, it’s good. It is better for us [to get] three points, which is more important to us.
“Of course, I want to improve our organisation on the field because we didn’t train too much with them. We want to introduce our ideas, this match was good because they tried to follow our organisation, our style, our ideas.
“I am also happy because the guys who entered during the match did as well as those players who started.”
The huge win enabled the Super Eagles to topple Guinea-Bissau from the top as they moved to six points from two matches. The Djurtus dropped to second with four points after battling to a 2-2 draw against Sierra Leone in another fixture at Stade General Lansana Conte also on Monday.
Since taking charge from German Gernot Rohr, Peseiro has overseen four matches – the first two in friendlies which ended in a 2-1 defeat against Mexico and a 1-0 loss against Ecuador.
Nigeria will now shift their focus to matchday three, where they will host Guinea-Bissau on September 19 before they travel for the second meeting against them on September 27.
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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