Sports
As Alimi Laments Harassment After 3SC Clash
Remo Stars striker, Sikiru Alimi has lamented the poor treatment meted out to him by Shooting Stars fans during their Nigeria Premier Football League Southwest derby clash at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan last Sunday.
The striker, who was on the roster of 3SC last season, was sent off for a second bookable offence as Remo lost 2-0 courtesy of a brace by former Heartland man, Christian Pyagbara.
The defeat and sending off was, however, made worse for the 27-year-old, who bemoaned his nightmarish experience on his return to Ibadan.
“I don’t know what you were told or what you all heard, but the harassment was really unnecessary and uncalled for to a former player,” Alimi posted via his X account after the game.
“I have been a professional footballer for 10 years and thank God I have also played in different countries and derbies. I know the bants and boos are also part of the game, but tonight, I was ‘physically harassed’,” he said in another post.
Remo Media Officer, Dimeji Oshode also affirmed that the player was treated inhumanly by the fans of his former club.
“The embarrassment was much, to the extent that some of their fans had to spit and pour him water. Disappointed! You got your victory, move on. Victory you haven’t gotten over your rival since 2017,” Oshode also wrote on X.
In a viral video that was also reposted by the player, 3SC fans were also heard chanting, “Alimi, ole!” repeatedly. Meaning ‘Alimi, thief!,’
Meanwhile, 3SC captain, Malomo Taofeek, apologised to Alimi.
“I was not happy about that either. So sorry. Remember you’re loved by many. Goodluck in the next game, goal poacher,” Malomo wrote.
Alimi will now miss Remo’s visit to Gombe United on Sunday and that could see him left behind again in the NPFL golden boot race.
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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