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Chief Coach of the Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt Edwin Okon has said that team has proved to be more influential and productive with more professional players in the club.
Okon who said this in an interview with Tidesports added that the presence of more International Players in the team has brought rapid growth and also a challenge to the local based players in the team.
According to him, the team is made up with more professionals than home based players, adding that, there are two Cameroonians and one Ghanaian players that make up the first of 35 players in the team.
“I must say that the team is better than what it used to be with home based players alone. The mixed up of both local and national players in the club has brought a remarkable change”.
Presently, the team is beefed up with players from the Under-17 flamingoes Under-20 Falconets and the Super Falcons.
Speaking on the contribution of Coaches, the Assistant Coach of the Club Whyte Ogbondah, noted that coach have done their best in ensuring that discipline is instill in the team as well as encouraged the players to improve.
“This has contributed to their current form and the team spirit displayed in the team, it has also motivated the a lot in their performance”, he noted.
He said that all sign on fees, match bonus and salaries owned the team have been paid, noting that the team is about the best paid club in the country.
“The team is being paid as at when due, I would say that we are the best right now in the federation interms of payment”, he said.
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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