Sports
Coach Obuh Lauds Gusau On Football Infrastructure
The Chairman of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia, Coach John Obuh has commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) , Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on the planned construction of Players’ Hostel and a number of new training pitches in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The landmark achievement has drawn immense plaudits from major football stakeholders in the country and abroad including Coach Obuh, who expressed his delight while speaking with the club’s media.
“Words will fail me to express how delighted I am for this great football infrastructure we’re about to witness from the Ibrahim Gusau-led NFF.
This is what football stakeholders and every coach especially those handling our various national teams wish for. I’m really pleased with this development”, he said.
The former Nigeria U-17 (Golden Eaglets) and U-20 (Flying Eagles) tactician continued, “I applaud the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau for embarking on these projects by utilising the funds for the purpose they were meant for, and supported by the NFF board.
It is a feat that none of his predecessors were able to achieve. For this, I say a big congratulations to Alhaji Gusau and the entire Nigeria football family”.
“He is a man who understands the dynamics of Nigeria Football having come from the grassroots. I doubt who will surpass his achievements when he leaves office.”
The Umu Chineke supremo also charged Nigerians to give the Ibrahim Gusau-led NFF the needed support in its quest to reposition Nigerian Football, even as he rallied support for the Super Eagles head coach.
“I also wish to use this medium to encourage Nigerians especially football stakeholders and ardent football fans to support the Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, as the Eagles bid to qualify for the World Cup. And I also ask for the same support to be extended to the present Nigeria football governing body. We can see they mean well for Nigerian football so, they need every support they could get as they strive to take our football to a higher level”.
The ground-breaking ceremony will take place today, Tuesday, 18th March 2025, in Abuja, and it will have in attendance, FIFA officials, distinguished Nigerians, football icons and other invited guests.
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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