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By Francis Joseph The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier League kick-off this weekend across the various centers of the country, at the Yenagoa center, Bayelsa United will square up against fellow Southern side Akwa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Here are the stats ahead of the blockbuster encounter: Bayelsa United vs Akwa United FC Total number of times met in the league: 6 Bayelsa United wins: 2 Akwa United wins: 3 Drawn Match: 1 Last Time Both Sides Met In the league 2/08/2015 Bayelsa United 1-1 Akwa United. Solomon Junior gave Bayelsa United the lead while Aniekpeno Udo equalized for Akwa United. Biggest win recorded against each other 14/08/2013 Bayelsa United 4-1 Akwa United 31/03/2013 Akwa United 3-0 Bayelsa United  Total Goals Scored By Both Teams: 13 Bayelsa United: 6 Akwa United:  7 Bayelsa United have only kept 1 clean sheet in there last six previous meeting against Akwa United while the uyo based side have kept 3 clean sheets. NPL 2023/24 Matchday 1 Bayel...

By Yakubu Uzoma Muhammad Bayelsa United of Yenagoa are set to kick off their 2023/2024 NPFL Season with a blockbuster encounter against South South neighbours Akwa United at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex Yenagoa. Two first half Goals from New Rivers United Midfielder Alex Oyowah and Stephen Wisdom in that last game of the regular season against Niger Tornadoes was enough for the Prosperity Boys to maintain their Top Flight Status. While Akwa United will be looking at going a step further after finishing fourth in Group A of last season abridged league by three (3) goals difference thereby missing the opportunity of playing in last season's Super Six. Coach Diepreye Teibowei tutored side have lost key players such as Defender Endurance Ebedebiri, Goalkeeper Osagie Onisodumeya, and the aforementioned Alex Oyowah to neighbours Rivers United, the likes of Taiwo Abdul Rafiu and Yunusa Sheriff have also left for greener pastures but just like every NPFL  side Bayelsa Unite...

...as team intensify preparations for Africa Youth Cup in Cape Verde and Spocs Tournament I'm Remo Staduim. It was a goal feast for the young Bayelsa Starlet on Friday in a friendly encounter as they whitewashed Movers FC 7-2 at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Prosperity Lads who are intensifying preparations ahead of the SPOCS Scouting Tournament in Ikenne, Ogun state and the Africa Youth Cup in Cape Verde started the game on the front foot from the blast of the whistle as they pegged there opponent from Swali Community back. The  early pressure eventually paid off after Joshua Ayanka opened the scoring for the starlets with a superb free kick from 25yards to give his side a 1-0 lead  With bayelsa Starlet dictating and controlling the game after taking the  lead, a defensive mix up at the back saw Movers FC draw level in the 35th minutes. Despite the equalizer from Movers FC, the prosperity lads continued to assert themselves in the game...

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde and other top dignitaries yesterday joined FIFA Council Member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick for a tour of Brownhill Group innovative Green house farm in Oyo State.  The Former NFF President, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Brownhill Group, a company operating in various industries in Africa and other parts of the world, providing diverse services tailored to meet various needs. The organisation also specialises in marine support services, innovative agriculture production and services, hospitality, luxurious chauffeur services, properties, construction and engineering solutions.  Located in Fasola town, in Oyo west Local Council, the Green house farm original goal is to become one of the leading organically grown fresh food producers in the country and beyond, using the latest technologically advanced farming terms in the process. As part of plans to transform ...

...As DG Prosperity Cup Assures of Good Representation at Africa Youth Cup in Cape Verde. By- Alambo Datonye Fred  Dreams Football Academy have emerged winners of the first edition of the Governor Douye Diri Under 18 Invitational Football Tournament. Playing in the Final of the competition on Saturday afternoon at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Dream FA defeated Bayelsa Starlets by a goal to nothing. In the third place game, Kingdom Stars Football Academy also pipped Dynamo Football Academy one zero. Eight teams participated in the tournament. Meanwhile, the Director General of the Bayelsa Governor’s Cup tagged ‘Prosperity Cup’ says the competition has given lifeline to youths in the State to pursue meaningful careers in football. In an interview in Yenagoa, Mr. Ono Akpe said the tournament has over the years positively engaged the youths, accounting for the peace enjoyed in the State so far. Mr. Akpe said the players discovered through the Bay...

"We Are Proud Of You" : Aisha Falode Congratulates Asisat Oshoala On Ballon D'Or Feat. Falode Commends Oshoala On Historic Ballon D’Or Nomination. The Chairperson of the Nigeria Football Federation Women Football Committee and NFF Executive Committee member, Aisha Falode, has applauded one of Africa's most successful and greatest women footballer of all times, Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala, following her nomination as one of the top contenders for the Women Ballon d'Or  Feminin, for the second time in history in Africa. Falode, noted that, Asisat's contributions to the Super Falcons' team's excellent performance at the last edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia/Newzealand and her consistent topclass performance at club level put the Nigerian striker among the highly rated stars in the world, a situation that earned her the nomination for the Best Player in the World Award. "For us in Nigeria, this is a big a...

Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament tagged the "Prosperity Cup" has in the last five years continued to be an accord of unity among grassroots players, coaches and communities in the State.The initiative which was conceived by the former Governor of Bayelsa State Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has helped the Prosperity administration to stimulate youth empowerment and enhance overall grassroots development, promoting inter-communal interaction, peace and unity in the state. Prosperity Cup formerly known as Restoration Cup started in 2015 with 110 teams as Ewoama FC of Brass LGA emerged champions.  It was an edition that produced Okardi Inikurogha as the most valuable player who is currently plying his trade in France with Grenoble FC after helping Bayelsa United to win the AITEO Cup in 2021. Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament in the just concluded edition had 214 teams, 133 communities and 89 institutions across the State ...

Hon. (Barr.) Seun Adesanya, the dedicated member representing Ijebu North East State Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, exhibited his commitment to young talents in his constituency as he warmly welcomed the Ijebu North East Local Government Contingent set to participate in the 6th Edition of the Primary School Sports Festival.  The event is scheduled to take place at Saint Peter's College, Olomore, Abeokuta, from the 3rd of September to the 7th of September 2023. Barrister Adesanya's reception of the contingent underscores his unwavering support for community development and the educational well-being of the young talents from his constituency.  His presence at the reception today not only serves as a source of encouragement for the pupils but also exemplifies his dedication to fostering a nurturing environment for youth engagement and growth. The 6th Edition of the Primary School Festival promises to be a significant opportunity for the...

***** While Comrade Franklin Kposozu Wilcox, Wilfred Sinime Ogon and Maxwell Godspower Takes Oath as Members Of The Executives. It was a scenes of celebration on Sunday, 3rd September 2023 as Comrade (Sen). Suama Zetovie was officially sworn in as the new Agudama-Epie Youth Federation (AYF) central President. The event which which took place at Agudama Epie Community Townhall saw the youths of Agudama Epie, Friend's and Well wishers troop out in mass to celebrate with Comr. (Sen). Suama Zetovie who was handed power to lead the youths of the Community. Other members of the Youth body sworn in are Comr. Franklin Kposozu Wilcox (Vice Youth President), Comrade Wilfred Sinime Ogon (Secretary) and Comrade Maxwell Godspower (P.R.O). Comrade Zetovie was declared the winner of Agudama-Epie Youth Federation election conducted last month with a landslide victory after scoring 462 votes to defeat his closest rival, Comr. Oyimasue Noah Who scored 90 votes.  Comrade (Sen)...