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After their successful outing in the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba Delta State tagged Asaba 2024.  Team Bayelsa return home to X-ray the performance of the various associations and areas of improvement as the National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State approaches. The meeting which had in attendance coaches and secretaries of the various associations was attended by the commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali, Permeant secretary Ministry of Sports Development, Mrs. Grace Alagoa, Director of Sports, Sir. Braveman Wodi and Heads of Department. Addressing the coaches and secretaries, commissioner for Sports Development, Dr Daniel Igali said the meeting became imperative due to the performance of the state, maintaining that the most important thing was to groom talents ahead of next edition. While appreciation the coaches and the athletes for their steadfastness, Dr Igali noted that a lot of work need to be done, that finishing 4th in the ...

*****Describe Hon Oforji As a Visionary Leader With Pure Heart  The Yenagoa Coordinator of Bayelsa State Volunteer Security, Honourable Glad Bonsome has thanked the lawmaker representing Yenagoa, Kolukuma/Opukuma Federal Constituency Hon. Oboku .A. Oforji at the National Assembly for sponsoring Bill which Seek to allow independent marketers lift Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as fuel from the newly established Dangote Refinery so as to make the product available and ease the scarcity of PMS in the country. Hon. Glad Bonsome in a statement on Friday 27th September 2024 noted that the sponsoring of the bill was timely as the country is currently battling with fuel scarcity which has seen the price of PMS gone up. The Yenagoa Coordinator of the Bayelsa state Volunteer Security added that with the house of representative in it's plenary on Friday urging the federal government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation Limited (NNPCL) to allow independent mar...

The Samson Siasia stadium, Yenagoa will come alive on Sunday when Bayelsa United host Kwara United, a matchday four encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Bayelsa United will go into the game with high hopes having played two games with a game at hand against Enugu Rangers next week Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Both Bayelsa United and Kwara United share similar fortunes. The "Prosperity Boys" have recorded one point from two games while the "Afonja Warriors" have one point from three games on the log. Bayelsa United and Kwara United have met four times in recent times in the league with the Prosperity Boys having the edge, winning two, one defeat and a draw. The Afonja Warriors' only win in the last four games was on the 13th of March, 2024 at Ilorin. Wasiu Alalade's 15th minute goal separated both sides last season. Bayelsa United on October 29th, 2023 beat Kwara United 2-1 courtesy of Robert Mizo's b...

In a bid to educate and sensitize students on the benefits and importance of sports, the Bayelsa State Government through the ministry of Sports Development in conjunction with the Bayelsa State Sports Council has taken her first mission sail to the IJaw National Academy, Kaiama. The Bayelsa State Sports ministry initiated a project called 'The pilot Bayelsa Future Aces Project' (BFAP), which was borne out of the A.S.S.U.R.E.D agenda of the Prosperity Government.   Speaking during the sensitisation campaign, the honourable commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Dr Daniel Igali said the initiative is a part of the revolution to breed out young talents,  beginning with school sports. Igali maintained the importance of school sports as the best place to catch and nurture young talents, stressing that the right attitude to the game is beyond winning at that age.  "We realised the importance the government of Bayelsa State ...

    Newly appointed Bayelsa United Board members. Bayelsa United chairman, Dr. Tarilaye Nwankwe alongside other board members on Monday met with the commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali at his office in Yenagoa. This is the first time the board was meeting with the commissioner, Dr. Daniel Igali after their appointment last week.     From left newly appointed chairman Dr Tarilaye Nwankwe and Bayelsa State commissioner for sports, Dr. Daniel Igali Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali in his remarks, said the essence of the meeting was to familiarize before their official inauguration, urging them to discharge their duties with utmost responsibility. According to him, every board member has his role to play in the board, expressing optimism that the board would deliver on their mandate. Earlier, chairman of Bayelsa United, Dr. Tarilaye Nwankwe in an address of welcome, asserted that the board would give their be...

By Hananeel Jackson            Team Bayelsa produced a brilliant performance in chess in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State tagged Asaba 2024 by outperforming twenty eight other states in the country.  Bayelsa chess team showed no mercy to opponents amassing a total of 5 gold, one silver and bronze the highest won by any sports closely followed by swimming which won four gold, silver and a bronze medal. The delightful kids won gold in the boys blitz event from Goodness Ekunke, Treasure Ebiakpo also claimed gold in the girls blitz event while Treasure Ebiakpo settled for silver in the girls individual. Bayefa Miebi recorded gold in the girls individual, Goodness Ekunke clinched gold in the boys individual event, the girls secured gold while the boys settled for a bronze,  Bayefa Oyeinkeperemo also won a bronze medal to increase the medal tally. In athletics Bayelsa won silver in the 400X100 metres boys, P...

Following the statement of Sports minister John Owan Enoh to revisit the age limit of the National Youth Games, the Director of Sports Bayelsa State Sports Council Sir Braveman Wodi has expressed his opinion on the matter of u17 age bracket.  Speaking to journalists on Monday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Sir Braveman Wodi said the review of the age limit of the National Youth Games should be carried out with the integration of necessary stakeholders who will contribute efficiently.  Braveman noted that due to age cheat, it is imperative to have Youth Games that will meet the objectives of grassroots development for young athletes.  He added that the nation should focus on hosting a tournament that graduates  athletes from the junior cadet to the senior level while providing avenue for young ones to compete fairly.  "For me the age-cheat is always there and it us quite easy to cheat between the u17, but I will propose because there is a missin...

* **as Team Bayelsa Records More Gold Medal in Chess*** Director of Sports Bayelsa State Sports Council Sir Braveman Wodi says he is optimistic that the state will finish in a respectable position in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Sir Wodi in an interview with journalists in Asaba, said the team Bayelsa started their quest in the games slow but believes that the athletes would finish strong at the end of the competition. He noted that Bayelsa has put in what it takes to have a podium finish that the latest triumph in some of the sports is a reflection of what the State intends to achieve by the end of the games, describing this year's edition as closed compared to the previous editions. According to him, no state is sure of a podium finish apart from host Delta who are used to their facilities, pointing out that this year's competitiveness was as a result of the deliberate effort made by the various state governments and their sports council...

By Francis Joseph   It was another Frustrating day for Bayelsa United as they were held at home  to a 1-1 draw against Kano Pillars at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa in Matchday two of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, 15th September 2024. The Prosperity Boys came into the game after a 3-0 defeat at away at Sunshine Stars as they look to bounce back but it was the visitor's Kano Pillars who dominated early possession and created chances as they took the game to Bayelsa United. Kano Pillars quick start eventually paid of in the 40th minutes after Auwal Malam picked up a cross outside the 18-yard box and hit a shot which beat Clinton Andy in goal for Bayelsa United as the visitors went into the break with a 1-0 lead. At the resumption of the second half, Technical Adviser Ladan Bosso made some changes in other to get the equalizer. The changes turned out to be the turning point for the host as notably Solomon Akpabowei, who was discovered from...

The 2024 Umuahia North Women August Meeting hosted by the chairperson of the council and wife of the Mayor, Chief Mrs. Lilian Nkiruka Ikeji, held yesterday, Saturday 14th September, 2024, at the premises of the local government amidst funfare and cultural displays from various women. The presence of Abia first Lady, H.E Priscilla Chidinma Otti, was the icing on the cake as it added to the glamour of the well attended event.  The wife of the governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti in her speech during the event,  thanked the people of Umuahia North especially the women for massively voting for her husband, Dr Alex Otti during the last guber poll. The Abia First Lady, adduced that going by the record of the last election, Umuahia North recorded the highest vote in the ekection.  She assured the women that the governor would continue to justify the confidence the people of Abia had reposed on him through their vote...

Team Bayelsa on Saturday continued their impressive performance in the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State tagged Asaba 2024. The National Youth Games which entered day three saw Bayelsa winning three medals, one gold, two silver and a bronze medal. Atinuke Alfred Olajide gave Bayelsa gold in the 50 metres Breaststroke in swimming while Ayibamieye Kachisiku secured two silver for the oil rich state in the 50 metres freestyle. Bayelsa state five male doubles have also progressed to the final of the National Youth Games. The Bayelsa team beat Borno State 2-1 to qualify for the final.  Abraham Saviour and Plato George claimed bronze in para table tennis doubles to increase Bayelsa medal tally. In Basketball Bayelsa male team defeated Kwara State 5-3 to qualify for the final and will now face Cross Rivers State on Monday in the battle of supremacy. Earlier in the day two sisters, Atinuke Alfred Olajide and Annette Alfred Olajide gave Bayelsa gold in 100 metres Br...

In a bid to galvanise support for Bayelsa United, the Honourable commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Champion Daniel Igali has called on Bayelsans to come out enmasse to cheer the team in their match-day-2 NPFL fixture against Kano Pillars in Yenagoa. Daniel Igali in a statement personally signed on Sunday noted that Bayelsa United need all the support they can get in ensuring victory, particularly from the Bayelsa people.   Bayelsa United which currently occupy 19th position on the NPFL log with 0 point after losing first game to Sunshine Stars will welcome Kano Pillars on Sunday to the Samson Siasia Stadium at 4pm. According to Champion Igali it would be a massive advantage to the Prosperity Boys should Bayelsans come out in their numbers to support the team. Similarly, Daniel Igali also appealed for Bayelsa United to put in optimal performance against Kano Pillars that will serve as a sign of good fortune for the team.

By Francis Joseph Date: 15/09/2024 Kick-off: 4:00pm Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Matchday Two of the 2024/2025 NPFL season will return this weekend across various centres and at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa United will take on Kano Pillars as they seek a return to winning ways after loosing their first league game last time out while Kano Pillars will hope to consolidate on their opening day victory against Ikorodu City. Here are the match Pack between Bayelsa United vs Kano Pillars. √ In the both sides last five encounters, Bayelsa United has won twice while Kano Pillars have two win as well. √ Only one draw has recorded in their previous five meetings. √ 12 goals has been scored in their previous five matches. Bayelsa United has scored 5 goals while Kano Pillars has scored 7 goals. √ An average of 2.4 goals has been scored in their previous five matches. √ Three clean sheet has been recorded in their previous five matches, Kano Pillars has two cle...

After last weekend's defeat in Ijebu-Ode, Bayelsa United returns to the Samson Siasia Stadium where they host former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions, Kano Pillars in Yenagoa. The Prosperity Boys will seek to rewrite their story on Sunday against the Sai Masu Gida side having lost 3-0 to Sunshine Stars in matchday one. Last season, Bayelsa United beat Kano Pillars 2-1 at home, goals from John Bassey and a late minute goal from Elvis Ori gave the Yenagoa based side their deserved victory.  Bayelsa United won six times in their past 14 meetings with Kano Pillars. Bayelsa United on March 4th, 2009 held to a 1-1 at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars in February 25th, 2009 beat Bayelsa United 2-0, shared the spoils on February 17th, 2009. The Prosperity Boys as nicknamed on the 18th of May, 2008 defeated Kano Pillars 2-0 at the Oghara Township Stadium, played out a draw against Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium in January, 15th, 2008. On the August 9th, 2...

__Hails Governor Diri for Appointing Technocrats into Various Boards__ The organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup and have congratulated Dr. Tarilaye Nwankwe as chairman of Bayelsa United and commended Governor Diri for appointing technocrats into various boards. This was contained in a statement signed by Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr. Ono K. Akpe, on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee of the tournament. The statement describes the appointment of Dr. Nwankwe as a step in the right direction for Bayelsa United, stating that the appointment further portrays the governor's love for sports development. According to the statement, the board of Bayelsa United was carefully selected with the inclusion of Tarilah Okorowanta as team manager, Pereola Aboro as a member, Elder Ogunu Miebi who made a return as a member of the board, and other members. It equall...

The Honourable commissioner for Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Dr Daniel Igali has conveyed his support to Bayelsa athletes ahead of the Youth Games which is slated 9th through 21st September 2024 in Asaba, Delta State.  Daniel Igali in a solidarity message said the Youth Games offer the state opportunity to discover new set of champions that will represent the State and Nigeria at large in international sporting events. The world and Olympic champion maintained that the importance of grassroots events that offer developmental growth can never be over emphasized as he noted the Youth Games is a positive avenue that should be encouraged.  Honourable Igali while urging the athletes to be good Ambassadors of the state charged them to compete fairly, stressing that at this age it's all about getting the basics right.  Despite the Youth Games being a developmental programme, Igali equally stated that the Bayelsa contingents are in Asaba to compete squarely....

The Central Organising Committee of the Prosperity Cup, Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, has taken disciplinary action against four coaches and one team that participated in this year's tournament due to various acts. Sequel to the foregoing, the Central Organizing Committee of the recently concluded Prosperity Cup 2024, in its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of discipline among players and coaches before, during, and after the competition, has arrived at the following resolutions; After careful review and consideration, the  COC has issued a one year letter of suspension to; COACH INEMO KOFFI (GOLDEN SUN SPORTS CLUB) : "For orchestrating a deliberate and vitriolic assault on the competition's reputation by mobilizing his team and supporters to condemn the committee and its members through carrying  placards and violent protests at the Samson SiaSia Stadium in an attempt to disrupt a scheduled match.These actions,...

The Bayelsa State honourable commissioner for Sports Development, Champion Daniel Igali, has called on the state owned club Bayelsa United to hit the ground running as the new NPFL gets underway this weekend. The world and Olympic champion hinged the charge on the past two seasons where Bayelsa United have battled for survival. Champion Igali, in a message to the club, explained the importance of Bayelsa United having a flying start to the season, which will boost their confidence to achieving the club’s objectives this season.  He maintained that Bayelsa United is an important part of the A.S.S.U.R.E.D agenda of the Prosperity Government led by Governor Douye Diri, with the desire of seeing the club participate in the highest level of club competitions.   Daniel Igali noted that Governor Diri wants Bayelsa United to be recognised among the best teams in the country and beyond.  Meanwhile, the sports commissioner commended the management and staff of Baye...

Bayelsa United will on Sunday begin their campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL against Sunshine Stars of Akure in Ijebu- Ode, Sunshine Stars' adopted home. The Prosperity Boys as nicknamed will go into the tie with a lot of positives having emerged champions in the governor Douye Diri pre season tournament last month. One of the positive thing in the camp of Bayelsa United is the appointment of Ladan Bosso, the appointment of the gaffer is like a tonic that has lifted the souls of every player in the team to give their very best. Bayelsa United beat Bendel Insurance 7-6 on penalties after a one all draw to clinch the trophy in the eight team championship that was decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Last season, both sides shared the spoils in Yenagoa and Akure with Kennedy Boboye as Sunshine Stars gaffer while Meremu Okara was in the dog out for Bayelsa United. Statistics indicate that the last two meetings in the league have been close. The Yenagoa b...

On behalf of the COC of Prosperity Cup, Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament,  we wish His Excellency Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjadkpo his 59th birthday.  "Happy birthday to a pillar of support and a key proponent of Prosperity, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State!  On this special day, we celebrate your unwavering dedication to the development of our state, particularly in the realm of sports. Your unrelenting support for football and other sporting activities has been a beacon of hope for our youth, inspiring them to strive for excellence. Your hardworking nature and commitment to duty are traits that have earned you the respect and admiration of all.  Your dependable support for Governor Senator Douye Diri has been a cornerstone of the administration's success, and your collaborative efforts have yielded fruits of progress and prosperity. As you mark another year, we wish you continued strength, wisdom, and joy. May your passi...

.. .....To Also Donate Balls For SWAN Week.... The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa chapter will soon receive a branded jersey from one of the state's frontline and leading dealer on sports kits, wears and facilities, Nonso Sports Shop. Following an initial discussion orchestrated by immediate past caretaker chairman of the association, Elder Loveday Herbert with the Chief Executive Officer, Nonso Sports Shop, Prince Chinonso Okpara, the association led by its Chairman, Comrade Mrs Timinepre Ohia and some executive members  visited the CEO, where the deal was sealed. The visiting team lauded Nonso Sports Shop for its numerous contributions to the development of sports in Bayelsa state and beyond, as the association was aware of his philanthropic activities to various sporting events in the state. The association solicited for partnership and support from the business outfit  with  branded jersey for each of its members, as well as two balls for i...

_By Yakubu Uzoma_ The Samkay Athletics Club on Monday 2nd September, 2024 organized a meet where Secondary School Students in Bayelsa State participated in various events such as the 100 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, and Long Jump for both boys and girls. The competitions were highly competitive in all categories. Gagede Tamaramiebi emerged as the fastest girl in the 100 meters race, while Clement Lucky won the Boys 100 meters race.  Teibowei Samson had the best time in the Boys 400 meters, and Vivian Obi came first in the Girls 400 meters. Martha Jacob won the Girls 800 meters, and Samson Teibowei won the Boys 800 meters. The Bayelsa Athletics Association also selected a team for the National Youth Games. Ikadei Ebikiemo won the Boys Long Jump event with a leap of 6.33 meters, surpassing Nathan Mekioniso's 6.15 meters and Caleb Dorgie's 5.82 meters. The top three performers were awarded cash prizes, with the winners receiving N20,000 each, the runners-up receivin...