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The technical committee of Nigeria's biggest football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup, has embarked on pitch inspection tour ahead of commencement of the competition next month. The committee led by the Technical Director, Mr. Diseye Nwankwe, visited Otuasega, Imiringi and the Yenizue-gene/Biogbolo Secondary School pitches to ascertain the level of readiness for the various centers. Over twenty centers have been selected by the Central Organizing Committee (COC) of the tournament to host the season seven of the spectacle which was last won by Ogboinbiri FC of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. Speaking at the Otuasega center, Head coach of Movers FC of Otuasega, Sunday Oliemen, said the people of Otuasega community are elated for the community to be picked among the centers that would host the prosperity cup, assuring the organizers of an hospitable atmosphere during and after the competition.  A lo...

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Abia State Command, led by Chief Iheanyi Igboanulam (Kpakpando Ndigbo Dum), has conferred honorary membership on H.E. Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), recognizing his unwavering commitment to peace, security, and development in Abia State. Presenting the plaque of honor and identification card to the United Nations Ambassador of Peace, the PCRC chairman praised Mayor Igbokwe for leveraging his vast network within the police hierarchy to enhance security across communities in the state. He urged him to continue playing a pivotal role in ensuring Abia remains one of the safest states in the South East and Nigeria at large. In his acceptance speech, Mayor Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his dedication to fostering peace and security in Abia. He emphasized the importance of engaging the youth in productive ventures as a crucial strategy for crime prevention. “The youth are ful...

More stakeholders in the sports sector in Bayelsa State have hailed the continuous progress and the sustenance of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament christened the Prosperity Cup. The Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup season seven will have three categories in the competition, namely male, female and the para category with 50 Million naira up for grabs for the winners. Some of the stakeholders in an interview with the Prosperity Cup media, commended the governor for the expansion of the tournament, particularly the inclusion of the women and the para soccer competition. Director new media to the governor, Dr. Kola Oredipe, said the tournament has over the years contributed to football in the nation, pointing out that the governor's "ASSURED" mantra of sports is a clear indication of the Prosperity administration's passion for sports. Dr. Oredipe noted that the tournament has expos...

Over 200 young athletes from more than 25 secondary schools in Bayelsa State are to participate in the forthcoming athletics meet being organised by Samkay Athletics Club in Yenagoa. The One-Day athletics meet in collaboration with the Bayelsa state Ministry of Education and the Bayelsa State Athletics Association will hold at the main bowl of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom on Monday, 27th January, 2025 by 8am. In a statement by the Secretary of Samkay Athletics Club, Priye Robert and Bayelsa State Coordinator of Schools Sports in the Bayelsa State Ministry of Education, Mr. Godwin Adagbo, invitation has been extended to selected public and private schools across the 8 Local Government Areas of the state. The events lined up for the day include 100Metres, 400Metres and 800Metres for boys and girls with different prizes up for grabs. This annual competition in its 4th edition is to discover young and budding talents in track and field events and nurture them to great...

The Bayelsa State Football Association has sent four promising grassroots coaches to the  National Institute of Sports (NIS) Lagos for coaching courses in National Diploma. The state football  body in a statement signed by its secretary, Diseye Nwankwe, said the idea of sending the coaches to the National Institute of Sports was for young Bayelsa coaches to compete favourably with their peers within and outside the state. According to him, the association is committed to enabling grassroots football coaches in the state acquire the basic certificate in coaching as well as equipping them with modern coaching techniques and in order to impact skills in their respective teams during tournaments. The statement explains that the four coaches are Donbai Emmanuel of Donbai United Football Academy, Edike Dift of Dream Boys Football Academy, Freeborn Mere Hope Alive FC Otuoke and Ugbana Wole Isaac FC Silina. It further explains that the four selected coaches are young gaffe...

.. . As Teams Purchase Registration Forms. The Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament christened the "Prosperity Cup", season six may have come and gone but the sweet memories of champions Ogboinbiri FC of Southern Ijaw Local Government Areas is still fresh in the minds of football enthusiasts across the nation. According to a renowned philosopher, Albert Cullum Aesop "Good things come in small packages". The tournament, which started with 106 teams in 2015, then called Restoration Cup, has today become Nigeria's  biggest grassroots soccer competition, with over 200 teams. Last year Ogboinbiri FC emerged champions of the 6th edition of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the oil rich-Ogboinbiri side beat Nembe City FC 3-0 to lift the tournament in a final watched by then Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, as well as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau. ...

Governor Ademola Adeleke, Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, Yeyeluwa Dupe Adeleke-Sanni are among dignitaries expected to grace the Final Match of the fifth edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Cup.  The Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Football Competition was initiated by Honourable Bamidele Salam in the year 2020, to immortalize the selfless, philanthropic services of the first civilian Governor of Osun State, who was a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an astute Politician when he was alive. The 2025 edition of the tournament will get to it's climax on Thursday ,the 16th of January at the Ataoja School Of Science Football Pitch.  Ede South LG will face Boripe LG in the final game.  Also expected are House of Representative Members, House of Assembly Members, Cabinet Members and other great individuals.  Meanwhile, the initiator of the yearl...

Abia-born businessman, philanthropist, and Chairman of the Don Lulu Foundation, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu), hosted the leadership of the Ohuhu Welfare Union Youth Wing and teams that participated in the recently concluded Ohuhu Unity League on Tuesday, at his country home in Umuawa-Alaocha, Umuahia. During the gathering, Mayor Igbokwe presented cash prizes to the winning team and runners-up, acknowledging their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the Don Lulu Foundation-sponsored tournament. He praised the participants for their discipline and unity, emphasizing his continued commitment to initiatives that empower and connect the youth. Speaking at the event, the President-General of the Ohuhu Welfare Union, Chief Uchenna Gavin Iheanacho, expressed gratitude to Mayor Igbokwe on behalf of the Ohuhu youth. He lauded the philanthropist’s unwavering support and generosity, assuring him of the youth’s continued loyalty and app...

Otunba Isiaka Adeleke Cup 2025: Ede South LG, Boripe LG Set For Thrilling Final.  Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup 2025: Boripe LG To Face Ede South In FInal.  The stage is set for the final of the 2025 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup, set to take place on January 15, 2025. The tournament, which has become a cornerstone of grassroots football in the state, will culminate in a thrilling showdown between Ede South Local Government (LG) and Boripe LG. Since its inception in 2021, the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup has stood as a tribute to the visionary leadership of Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, Osun State’s first civilian governor. Known for his dedication to youth development and empowerment, the tournament has provided a platform for young talents to shine while fostering unity and community spirit. The initiative is championed by Hon. Bamidele Salam, a committed representative in the National Assembly and a staunc...

Ahead of the season seven of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament christened Prosperity Cup key actors in the sports have given thumbs up to governor Douye Diri  for increasing the prize money for this year's showpiece. 50 million naira will be up for grabs in the tournament for the men, women and the para soccer tournament as the purchase of registration forms officially commences. The stakeholders in separate interviews with Prosperity Cup media, said the nation should expect the best of grassroots football from the various participating teams in the tournament. Zonal Vice president of the Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria YSFON, Mr. Kali Gwegwe said the prize money for the tournament has given the competition more credibility and attention, stating that the increase in the prize money would make the event more competitive and attractive. The former Bayelsa United chairman commended the organizers and th...

Otunba Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup: Ejigbo LG, Ilesa West LG, Ede South, Boripe LG Cruise into semi-final. The Road to Greatness: Quarterfinal Drama The 2025 edition reached fever pitch as the quarterfinal matches delivered electrifying moments of skill, determination, and heart-stopping drama. The competing local governments battled fiercely, each hoping to etch their names into the annals of this prestigious competition. The clash between Ede South LG and Iwo LG was nothing short of a spectacle. From the first whistle, the teams displayed attacking prowess and defensive resilience. The match ended in a pulsating 2-2 draw, pushing the contest to penalties. The tension was palpable as the penalty shootout unfolded, with Ede South LG emerging victorious in an 8-7 thriller. Ejigbo LG dominated their encounter against Ife Central LG, showcasing technical brilliance and tactical discipline. A clinical performance saw them secure a comfortable 2-0 victory.  Ilesa West LG fac...

The organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament (also known as the "Prosperity Cup"), have announced that season seven will kick off in February 2025 across the state. According to a statement signed by the Director-General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, and the Tournament Director, Mr. Perela Aboroson, the sale of registration forms will commence on January 6, 2025, at the Prosperity Cup Secretariat, Ministry of Sports Development. The registration fee for the male category is ₦25,000, while the female category is ₦15,000. Interested teams are expected to contact Mike (08035825064), Aaron (08034805084), or Blessing Anthony (07035023457) to purchase the form for both male and female competitions. The registration fee should be paid to the tournament's official account with Premium Trust Bank (account number 0160046382). The statement notes that the tournament has received global attention...