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La Liga, NWFL Partner To Improve Female Football
The Spanish La Liga has deepened its partnership with the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) in a bid to take female football in the country to the greatest of heights.
La Liga Global Network Delegate for Ghana and Nigeria, Desmond Chiji, revealed on Sunday its plans to collaborate more with the NWFL so as to improve female football in Nigeria.
Chiji said this at an event organised by La Liga in conjunction with the NWFL titled the #FIFAWWC final ‘WATCH PARTY’ in Lagos as part of efforts to endear the corporate sector in growing the Nigeria women’s league.
He stated further that La Liga has some initiatives like the He-She initiative, sisterhood, and women’s empowerment, so they are working and talking with the NWFL on a lot of initiatives on how they can actually make women’s football in Nigeria what it is supposed to be.
“And also to help boost the economy as regards female football in Nigeria, because at the end of the day, what we want to do is to let people know that the sport on its own is an economy,” Chiji said.
“Football is a very big business now, and how do you develop the economy around female football? You need to be consistent, you need to continue to work and make new ways so it can be more interesting for everybody.”
Chiji said he would like Nigerian parents and female footballers in the country to understand that there is a career path in football.
He, however, believes that it is not going to be a walk in the park or that it would be a one-day thing, as there would be a need to be consistent and work more to develop female football in Nigeria.
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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