Sports
Beyond Limits Promotion To NPFL Remains Hanging
The chances of the newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League side and the feeders team of Remo Stars, Beyond Limits, playing in the Nigerian topflight next season is hanging in the balance after their proprietor, Kunle Soname, hinted about the possible sale of their slot.
In their first season in the Nigeria National League, Beyond Limits secured promotion to the NPFL through the NNL Super 8 playoffs, where they finished top of the Southern Conference.
However, their slot was rumoured to be up for sale with some relegated NPFL clubs said to have bidded.
“Football for us is not social service, it’s business,” Soname told journalists during the President Federation Cup final in Lagos last Saturday.
“The management of Beyond Limits is already sitting together to see if they can cope with the challenges and rigours of the topflight as well as the financial and physical commitments.”
He added that the club was ready to play in the NPFL without infringing the league framework as a result of being the sister club of Remo Stars, if they finish their evaluation.
“If they think they are up to it, 100 per cent they will play. If they cannot, they will have to think of a way of monetising their laurel.”
Before now, their chances of playing in the league had become a subject of interest due to the NPFL’s framework on two or more clubs being owned by the same person
Clause 5.0 of the NPFL framework on club ownership says, “A person is not allowed to hold or acquire a significant interest in an NPFL club while holding a significant interest in another NPFL club.”
Media officer of Remo Stars, Dimeji Oshode, has said that both clubs are under different managements though owned by the same person.
Beyond Limits Academy enjoyed a successful 2023/24 season in the 2023/24, beating Nasarawa United to the NNL title. They also won the Viareggio Cup in Italy earlier this year, becoming the first African team to claim the title after defeating C.N Brazzaville from Congo 2-0 in the final.
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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