Sports
Secondary Schools Football Tourney Final Holds In Bayelsa
Chairman organising committee of Chief Lawson Ayakoroma Football Tournament among secondary schools in Bayelsa State, Character Christian Okokoriko has disclosed that the final of the competition would hold on Thursday.
The final which is expected to attract sports personalities and other stakeholders was scheduled to hold at Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, between BDGS Yenagoa and CCSS Agbura.
Okokoriko who is also the President of League Character Clubs(LCC), said this in a statement which was made available to Tidesports yesterday, in Port Harcourt and called on school principals, students and coaches to attend the final as it promises to be exciting and interesting.
According to him, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State who is one of the grand patrons of LCC is expected to be the special guest of honour.
He equally said that the occasion will also be used to honour some notable people in Bayelsa State.
The President pointed out that following their humanitarian services in State, the LCC has decided to give them awards for the world to see.
They are Character Millionaire Asamgba, Chairman, State Post Primary Schools Board; Mr. Simeon Peter Okene, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education; Mrs. Grace Tamabo Alagoa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Sports as well as Character High Chief Lawson Ayakoroma.
Others are Mr. Ama-Ebi Ebikpolade, Chairman, Bayelsa Table Tennis Association; as well as the Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, Character HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo, the Agada IV Ibenana Owei of Ekpetiama.
Meanwhile, the third place match between GSS, Ovom and CSS, Sagbama would be played 2pm on same day.
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.
-
News5 days agoDon Savours Inaugural Lecture Presentation, Commends VC
-
News15 hours agoPolice Arrest Nigerian, Two Others For Kidnapping In Edo
-
Business5 hours agoNigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion deal to build alumina refinery
-
Nation17 hours agoPerm Sec Explains Success Of FGM Elimination Programme In Rivers
-
News15 hours agoNDLEA Arrests Ex-Councillor With 40kg Skunk, Recovers Drugs In Diapers
-
Rivers5 hours agoLGSC Boss Commits To Better Service Delivery
-
News15 hours agoArmy Foils Cattle Rustling, Kills Terrorists In Benue …Rescues Two Kidnapped Bank Staff
-
Nation17 hours agoOgoni Mangrove Wetlands Gain International Recognition As Ramsar Site