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  ‎ ‎. ..As Women Affairs Commissioner Expresses Delight Over Women's Football Growth  ‎ ‎Commissioner for Women, Children Affairs, Empowerment and Social Development, Hon. Joanah Gigi says the introduction of the women's category of the Prosperity Cup has changed the fortunes of women football in the State. ‎ ‎The commissioner made the assertion at the opening ceremony of this year's women's version of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.  ‎ ‎Hon Gigi noted that the introduction of the women's tournament was indicative of the State's investment in women football, pointing out that the future of women's football is bright with the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Hon. Gigi said she was pleased with the quality of football displayed by the two teams pitched against each other in the ceremonial op...

  ‎ ‎... As Prosperity Cup Train Lands Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA ‎ ‎A new champion has emerged in Sagbama Local Government Area in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Kolobiriowei FC of Bulou-Orua triumphed two nil against Agoro FC of Agoro in the Sagbama LGA final decided at the Ebedebiri community field on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.  ‎ ‎Arepade Asu put Kolobiriowei FC in front on 18 minutes from a well-taken, inch-perfect set-piece to keep the Bulou-Orua side's hopes of winning the Sagbama LGA final for the first time, having conquered the Sagbama LGA defending champions, Agbere FC in the preliminary round of the tournament.  ‎ ‎Olomu John on 65 minutes added another to seal Kolobiriowei FC's victory after a dominant second half performance ensuring that they returned home with smiles.  ‎ ‎Champion, Kolobiriowei FC received ₦1,000,000 for their triump...

The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) warmly congratulates Mr. Lambert Bibowei Harrison on his well-deserved appointment as the Director of Sports in Bayelsa State. In a message signed by the association's Chairman, Mrs Timinepre Ohia, and Secretary, Mr Patrick Ndubuisi released this Wednesday says the appointment is a testament to Mr. Bibowei's longstanding dedication, professionalism, and invaluable contributions to the development of sports in the state and beyond.  Bayelsa SWAN notes with confidence that Mr. Bibowei'’s wealth of experience and vision will further reposition the sports sector in the state, enhance talent discovery, and strengthen Bayelsa’s reputation as a powerhouse in Nigerian sports.  His appointment comes at a critical time when strategic leadership is needed to consolidate past achievements and chart a new course for sustainable growth. The association expresses optimism that under his stewardship, ...

Bayelsa's athletics team had an impressive outing in Day One at the ongoing MTN CHAMPS at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State. Rising star, Tejiri Godwin who was recently invited by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) for the World Relays in Botswana, led the charge, running a Personal Best of 10:32 sec to win his heat in the 100m event for male. Similarly, Augustine Nwazuruike also won his heat with a time of 10:57 sec, while, Winifred Awonusi ran a time of 10:77sec.  In the 400m event for male, Sisan Efejuku ran to a blistering time of 47:70sec to win his heat to qualify for the finals, while Faye Perfect who also took a shot at the event had a time 48:14 and Tamunotonye Abagwo ran 48:88 sec. For the 400m U- 20 event, Samson Tebowei and Mekioniso Messiah both ran 50:72 and 50:91 respectively. In the female 400m event for junior, Faith Ezechukwu ran a time of 54:63 sec, with Eniola Odutan wrapping up the days event by winning the h...

‎ ‎... As Tournament Train Lands in Sagbama LGA  ‎ ‎Krusaders FC of Peretorugbene have been dethroned as Ekeremor Local Government Area champions in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Osunmaibio FC of Osunmaibio ‎beat Krusaders FC 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shootout to emerge champions of Ekeremor LGA for the first time after a one-all draw in regulation time in an encounter decided at the Ayamasa community pitch.  ‎ ‎Osunmaibio FC have now joined Okoroma United and Movers FC, who won the Nembe and Ogbia LGA finals respectively. ‎ ‎Bada Jude put Osunmaibio FC ahead on 62 minutes from a beautiful finish to silence favourites, Krusaders FC's fans who were playing in the finals of the LGA for the third consecutive time having won the last two editions. ‎ ‎When it seemed Osunmaibio FC were coasting home to victory, Clinton Joseph leveled the scoreline to send the encou...

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the appointment of Lambert Bibowei Harrison as the substantive Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council.  Mr Bibowei appointment comes months after the retirement of Sir Braveman Wodi, whereby Mr. Andrew Ayi has been serving in an acting capacity. According to Honourable Baraladei Daniel Igali, Commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, the appointment takes immediate effect with the mandate to reposition the state as one of the leading states in Sports Mr Lambert Bibowei Harrison has built his own CV as well serving in different capacities, particularly as the Secretary Planning Committee for Team Bayelsa contingent to Ogun State during the 2024 National Sports Festival where the state took 3rd position  Similarly, he played the same role when Bayelsa State won the maiden Niger Delta Games in Uyo ahead of Delta State, a feat that got the whole country stunned.  The new Director o...