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CAFCC: Eguma Calls On Fans To Support Team To Victory
The Technical Manager of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma has called on his team supporters and fans to come out en mass to cheer the team to victory against Etoile Filante de Quagadougou of Burkina Faso in the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend.
According to him, he would be expecting fans to come in numbers and watch the game because he is building a new team which would put up a good show for fans to enjoy good football.
Eguma made the call on Sunday in a chat with the team media office after playing out a goalless draw against Etoile Filante de Quagadougou of Burkina Faso in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup at Ivory coast.
He said that they created a lot of chances but were unable to convert them, adding that coming home to play would be a different ball game.
“ I am expecting our fans to come out in their numbers to cheer the team up.
“Etoile Filante de Quagadougou is a good team, I gave them kudos because there is hope for future.
“ We are not going to relax because of home advantage.
“ We have to try and ensure we get early goal.
“ We were not 100 percent good playing away from home but at home, we are going to prove ourselves” Eguma said.
The Technical Manager explained that there were still work to be done on the team on their tactical play, adding that before the game they will come out better.
“ They are still work in progress.
“ It’s going to be a different ball game here at home.
“It is a new team, we just started our campaign, I hope that we would put up a good efforts and our fans will enjoy good football” he stated.
By: Kiadum Edooko
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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