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School Of Engineering Wins CEAPOLY 2023 Rector’s Cup Competition
School of Engineering has won the 2023 edition of the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rector’s Cup competition.
School of Engineering emerged winner after defeating its School of Science and Technology counterpart in a penalty shoot-out at the end of regulation time.
Similarly, in the female category, School of Science and Technology emerged winner after defeating its School of Information Communication and Technology counterpart 2- 0.
Meanwhile ,Acting Rector of the Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, Dr Moses Neebee has rated the institution high in both sports and academic activities.
Neebee said this at the concluding ceremony of the 2023 edition of Captain Elechi Amadi Rector’s Cup competition last Friday.
Neebee also lauded the participating teams and players for their level of discipline, stressing that the one week competition has exposed hidden talents in the institution.
The Rector said next edition of the competition will be improved upon as more sporting events will be included.
He also thanked staff for coming out enmass to cheer their various teams, and declared that as far as the competition was concerned, there was no victor and looser in the spirit of fair play.
19 departments took part in the competition.
The competition was on knock-out basis in the female category, School of Science and Technology emerged winner defeating it school of Information Communication and Technology counterpart . Male category, School of Engineering won its science and technology counterpart by a penalty shoot- out
Meanwhile, Better Emmanuel of School of Science and Technology emerged as highest goal scorer in the female category while Samuel of School of Engineering emerged highest goal scorer in the male category.
Also, Clifford Maxwell of School of Science and Technology emerged most valuable player in the male category.
By: John Bibor
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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