NFF President Hails Gov Diri's love for Sports Development

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***Gov. Diri to Perform Prosperity Cup Ceremonial Kick Off***

***Executive Arm Plays Legislators in Novelty Game***

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau has hailed Governor Douye Diri for the huge investment in the area of sports development in Bayelsa State. 

The NFF president, Alhaji Gusau made the commendation during the presentation of the season seven branded jerseys to the NFF president led by Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe.
He noted that governor Diri has changed the narrative in the state since he assumed office as the state's helmsman with his foresight in the development of sports, stating that the governor's passion for sports has given Bayelsa a new direction in sports.

According to him, the governor's vision to construct a new stadium was indicative of his love for sports development, maintaining that the new stadium is going to transform Bayelsa into a center of sporting excellence.

He equally approved a five-day training course for local coaches in the state to be coordinated by the NFF technical director, Augustine Eguavoen, emphasizing that the essence of the gesture was to compliment the governor's efforts.

The NFF president explained that participating coaches would receive certificates after the training in order for them to become better coaches in the future. 

Alhaji Gusau also donated 50 high quality balls to support the organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament, pointing out that the nation's apex football body is ready to collaborate with the Prosperity Cup organizers for a productive tournament.

In the meantime, former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, will on Monday, 17th February, 2025 perform the groundbreaking for the construction of a new 25,000 capacity stadium in Igbogene, Yenagoa the state capital.

The ceremony will form part of the 5th anniversary of the Prosperity Administration under Governor Douye Diri.

Also the Governor will by 4pm perform the official kick-off for the 2025 edition of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament, the Prosperity Cup, at the Samson Siasia Stadium.

Director General of the prosperity cup, Mr. Ono Akpe, earlier presented branded kits for the competition, to the Governor.

Also at 3pm today the Governor will lead members of the State Executive Council to play the Lawmakers in a novelty football match to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the current administration in Bayelsa State.

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