Sports
“I heard Lookman talk thrice in one month”
Adams, speaking in an interview with Sporty TV, was asked to identify the quietest player in the Super Eagles camp and did not hesitate.
“Lookman and Sems (Semi Ajayi). Both of them. He doesn’t speak. I think I heard him speak maybe three times in one month. That argument with Osimhen on the pitch was one time, then we had a talk in training, and the next one was on my phone when I watched him in an interview,” Adams said.
The revelation offers a glimpse into the personality of a player who has been anything but quiet with his performances. Lookman has contributed seven goals and assists in seven games since joining Atletico Madrid from Atalanta in January, drawing praise from all corners of European football.
Adams was then asked to pick between his Nigerian teammates and other world-class players, and his answers were telling. Given the choice between Lookman and Kylian Mbappe, he chose Lookman without hesitation. Between Victor Osimhen and Erling Haaland, he backed Osimhen.
His most passionate response, however, came when asked to compare Chidera Ejuke with Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.
“Chidi, every day, anyday. Chidi is the best dribbler I have seen with my eyes. I think football has shifted to statistics, so I will say yes, (Chidi is underrated). If he was scoring goals, people will pay attention to the dribbles, but in terms of what he can create, I think he is the most dangerous player I have seen,” Adams said.
Ejuke currently has 18 LaLiga appearances for Sevilla this season, with one goal and one assist, and has faced questions about consistency. But in the eyes of his international teammate, the numbers tell only part of the story.
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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