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A goal in each half from Ekeson Okorie on 45 minute and 65 minute gave host Bayelsa United a 2-0 victory over stubborn Doma United of Gombe in Matchday 22 fixtures of Nigeria Premier Football League decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Okorie put the Prosperity Boys ahead on few minutes to the end of the first half from a spot when Auwala Abubakar brought down the enterprising Ekeson Okorie in the danger zone as he stepped forward to send Doma United goaltender Abdullah Zalli who had earlier made important saves for the Savannah Tigers the wrong way. Bayelsa United coach Meremu Okara made four changes from the starting eleven that defeated Akwa United at the Eket Stadium on Sunday, Hassan Oladimeji, Tekena Garando, Isreal Consul and Abdulrahman Muniru who was making his start of the season since he joined the Prosperity Boys in mid-season. Energetic Tarabina Biweribo continued to enjoy his new role as a central defender alongside Yinusa Sheriff and Oginni Olatunbosun in th...

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has shown delight in Super Eagles big leap in the new FIFA World Ranking.  The Nigerian National team moved from the 42nd position to 28th position in the new FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Thursday after an impressive performance at the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire where the team came second, clinching the silver medal.  Sanusi who was speaking, during a live interview session on Television Continental (TVC) Sports Desk, noted that the Super Eagles improvement can be attributed to the huge sacrifice and plans made by the Football Federation and the massive supports received by Presidency and Nigerians as a whole.  "I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians, the President and the Sports Minister, without them, we wont have been able to achieve all we did at the African Cup Of Nations, "  " We went to Cote'voire not to just a...

Nigeria Women Under 17 National team Head Coach (Flamingos), Bankole Olowookere has been recognized for his contribution to the development of the girl child through football, by the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) on Friday.   The National student body noted that the recognition was bestowed on him because of his various achievements, consistency and contributions to Women's football in Nigeria and beyond. Olowookere, a CAF-Licensed Coach, over the years has helped discovered great women footballers across the country and nurtured them to greatness. The Ekiti-born Football Tactician won numerous titles as a grassroot Coach in Lagos, before venturing into the NWFL Premiership with DreamStar Ladies and Naija Ratels.  The highly resourceful Manager, helped DreamStar retain Premiership status, before joining Abuja based team, Naija Ratels, where he won the NWFL Championship and gained promotion to the Premiership, before qualifying the team to...

*******As over Fifty Students Will take Part In The Inaugural Teen Category  By Francis Joseph The fourth edition of the Bayelsa City Marathon tagged "SDD Marathon" is set to take center stage this weekend on Saturday, 10th February, 2024 according to the organizers of the marathon. In an interactive session with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Bayelsa State chapter at NUJ Press Center in Yenagoa, the Initiator Mr Igbeta Odonkumo said the fourth edition will feature Elite and Teen Category. Mr Igbeta stated that over 250 marathoners are expected to take part in the elite category while the teen category will feature 50 secondary schools in Bayelsa State with the participating school athletes set to go home with school bags courtesy of the Mrs Gloria Diri Foundation. Mr Igbeta Odonkumo who is the chairman of the Bayelsa Marathon Club noted that the 21 kilometers Elite Category will start from 7am at the Glory Drive, Back of Akenfa Junction in Yenag...

... says he is a round peg in a round hole... Director General of the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament tagged the "Prosperity Cup." Mr Ono Akpe has felicitated with the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Chief Daniel Igali on the occasion of his birthday. Mr Akpe in a statement said Hon Igali is a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments as commissioner for Youths Sports Development, pointing out that his appointment as sports commissioner has changed the fortunes of Bayelsa State in Sports for good. The statement lauded the commissioner for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of sports under his watch as commissioner,describing the appointment of Igali as a perfect definition of round peg in a round hole. According to him, the celebrated Olympic and World gold medalist has given the prosperity cup a facelift and describes Hon Igali as a global ambassador that has given the State a positive im...

 The General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr. Mohammed Sanusi clarified the issues surrounding the match bonuses of the Nigerian national team players after their victory over Angola in the ongoing 2023 AFCON in Cote d'Ivoire. Dr. Sanusi began by expressing gratitude to the federal government of Nigeria for their unprecedented support. He commended the government for not only approving funds for competitions but also clearing some of the backlogs, not just for the Super Eagles, but for other Nigerian national teams as well. He continued by acknowledging the efforts of the Minister of Sports in ensuring the timely release of funds. Dr. Sanusi mentioned that the players had already received their daily allowances and qualification bonuses, which amounted to $30,000 each. The qualification bonus was chosen over a winning bonus, reflecting the team's focus on securing qualification to the next round. Dr. Sanusi assured the press that the NFF had p...