Sports
Lecturer Advocates Introduction Of B’ball In Schools
A lecturer in the University of Port Harcourt department of human scientist and girl education Ezomoh Olumide has advocated the introduction of basketball at the primary and secondary school level.
Olumide said that, if basketball is introduced at the grassroots young ones will love playing the game.
He said this, last Wednesday in an exclusive interview with The Tidesports at the University of Port Harcourt choba during his lecture on the sport at the Uniport basketball court
He explained that, he is not a coach rather, a teacher, saying that in teaching, he passes the knowledge to those that have the skill, while a coach is the one to develop and build them up on game.
“The university has a coach for basketball but he is handling a class, where he teaches them how to handle and how to throw the ball” olumide said.
According to him, most of the students did not get access to the ball, but as he is handling them, this period, a lot of them picked interest in the game.
“If only they have gotten the knowledge from primary and secondary school, they would have done better than this in the university”, he stated.
He noted that, for the few months that he has been with them, most of the students have the fundamental skill of the sport and some did not, because they have not touched the ball at the primary and secondary school level adding that a lot of them are happy, playing the game.
The lecturer further said that, many athletes are see today developed their interest in the sport from the grassroots
“The “catch them young programme begins from the grassroots, that is the bedrock of any sports, being with them for this few months I have seen the ones that are ready to develop more skills on the game”, Olumide said.
He pointed out that many of the professional we see today started their sporting career from the grassroots in their early aged.
“I think that grassroots is the best option for any sports development” he explained.
Also speaking, Blessing Onwukwe a student of the university, shortly after the training session said that, she developed interest in basketball in November 2017 when the sport was introduced as a course at the university.
She noted that her greatest challenge is that the ball was not available when she needed it.
“I love the game since it was introduced to as a course but the ball and kit are not always there to train with”, Onwukwe said.
Kiadum Edookor
The National Division One and Division Two Volleyball Leagues organised by the Volleyball Federation of Nigeria and sponsored by Alex Otti has kicked off in Umuahia, Abia State.
The Championship features 34 teams from across the country, with about 22 States already participating in activities lined up for the ten-day event.
Addressing journalists at the Umuahia Stadium, the Referee Coach for the tournament and Vice Chairman Nigerian Volleyball Referees Association, Mohamed Mohamed, assured of fair officiating in the competition and advised the athletes to be more disciplined in the field of play, saying that volleyball is known to be a disciplined sport.
He also commended Governor Alex Otti for sponsoring the tournament for the second time.
“Last year, we were here, and we so appreciate the Abia State Government for sponsoring such a competition. The same thing happened this year too, we are here again.
The Coordinator, Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, has stated that the All Women 10km Race aims to connect through their communities, while creating empowerment opportunities.
The 10th edition with the theme: “One Run, a thousand Opportunities,” will come up on the November 8th, 2025, with the start point at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere and end at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan.
This year’s edition of the Lagos Women Run marks a significant milestone, celebrating the program’s journey, the vibrant city of Lagos, and the incredible women who have been part of it since its inception.
It will focus more on empowering women, acknowledging their dedication, and ensuring the program’s sustainability by providing participants with opportunities they deserve.
Popoola added that the race has achieved remarkable success in making women happy and uncovering talents, serving as a platform for participants to train for bigger road races, which fosters a strong sense of community, allowing women of all ages to connect, network, and celebrate themselves.
The event’s non-discriminatory nature makes it a level playing ground, open to everyone regardless of social status, by promoting general well-being among women.
The Franco-Malian tactician made the bold declaration whilst speaking to Nigerian legend Segun Odegbami on 90 Minutes with Mathematical on Eagle7FM on Saturday, expressing gratitude to fans for their support.
“Thanks to the fans. Thanks to Nigeria. I am so happy that I have brought back the smiles on their faces,” Chelle said.
“We beat Benin because the fans pushed the players. I ask them this: They have to do this (for the playoffs)… I plan to do my best for Nigeria, and Inshallah, we will go to the FIFA World Cup.”
Chelle, who took charge of a struggling Nigerian side in January, has transformed the team’s fortunes after inheriting a squad on the brink of disaster. Nigeria were winless in their first four qualifiers, with three draws and one defeat threatening to derail another World Cup dream.
Under his leadership, the Super Eagles rallied to win four and draw two of their last six games, collecting 14 points from a possible 18. The highlight came earlier this month in Uyo, where Nigeria swept past Benin Republic 4-0 in a statement victory that reignited national belief.
However, the revival was not enough to seal automatic qualification. Nigeria finished among the four best runners-up in Africa and must now navigate a continental playoff in November for a spot in next March’s intercontinental tie.
The first challenge is a one-legged showdown with Gabon, with Cameroon or DR Congo potentially waiting beyond.
Chelle’s message to his players was uncompromising, saying, “Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup is not a war, but it is like a war… My players need to have a warrior state of mind… They have to be like sharks.”
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