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‎ ‎ ‎The organizers of the Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament 2025 have commended Governor Douye Diri for the continuous support of the development of sports in the state.  ‎ ‎This is contained in a statement signed by the coordinator of the tournament, Mr. Diseye Nwankwe after a successful pre-season tournament in Yenagoa. ‎ ‎The statement notes that the governor's continuous support for the development of sports in the state has placed Bayelsa as the leading sporting state in the country, maintaining that sports development under the Prosperity administration is witnessing global attention.  ‎ ‎According to him, hosting Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament in the state for the second time in two years was a reflection of the governor's unparalleled passion for sports, stating that the pre-season tournament has further boosted the confidence of Bayelsa United before going into the new season. ‎ ‎The statement hinted that the tournament secretariat has alread...

‎ ‎... Organizers Thumbs Up Gov Diri for Tournament Support ‎ Bendel insurance of Benin have emerged champions of the Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital after days of beautiful football amongst participating teams in the tournament.  ‎ ‎Bendel Insurance reached the final of Governor Diri Pre-season tournament last year but lost to host, Bayelsa United 4-3 on penalty shootout after a one-all draw in regulation time at the Samson Siasia Stadium. ‎ ‎Former Bayelsa United left-back, Adamu Yazid's lone goal on 5 minute gave Bendel Insurance a slim one nil victory over determined Warri Wolves, having defeated Bayelsa United to advance to the final of the tournament. ‎ ‎Both Bendel Insurance and Warri Wolves will now shift their attention to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL which commences next weekend. ‎ ‎Victorious Bendel Insurance Head Coach, Greg Ikhenoba in a post-match reaction, noted that the competition has...

‎ ‎ Warri Wolves will battle Bendel Insurance in the final of the Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament on Saturday ahead of the August 22nd kick-off of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. ‎ ‎The Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament has in the last few days witnessed beautiful football from four NPFL teams, Warri Wolves, Kun Khalifat, Bendel Insurance and Bayelsa United as well as Prosperity Cup champions, Eternal Grace Ministry, EGM FC and Bayelsa U-20 side. In one of the semi-final matches between Insurance and Bayelsa United U-20, ‎Isaac Omijie opened the floodgate of goals from the Benin Arsenals on 15 minute from a beautiful finish, making it his third goal in the competition. ‎ ‎The host Bayelsa United U-20 team however posed some threats to the Benin Arsenals but the very-composed Insurance side continued their pressure on Bayelsa United U-20 team, who look solid in the first half. Adewale Adebayo on 64 minute added another to make it two nil fo...

‎ Host, Bayelsa United and Bayelsa United U-20 have qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.  ‎ ‎The Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament enters day three with interesting fixtures after a one day break in the tournament which is designed to prepare Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL teams in shape ahead of the new season. ‎ ‎Bayelsa United U-20 in the first match of the day defeated Prosperity Cup champions Eternal Grace Ministry, EGM FC by three goals to two to secure their first win of the tournament having lost three nil to Warri Wolves in the opening fixture.  ‎ ‎A brace from Kelvin Emmanuel in the opening minute of the game and 28 minute as well as Fuluwa Akpokabowei popularly known as Solohit gave Bayelsa United U-20 a three nil lead in the first half but the Prosperity Cup champions responded in the second half but their effort was not enough for the church boy...

‎---Presents Match and Training Kits to Referees--- ‎ ‎The Organizers of the ongoing  Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament in Yenagoa on Wednesday at the Indoor Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex organized a one day lecture on the "Laws of the game" to the participating teams. ‎ ‎The lecture which was conducted by the Bayelsa State Referee's Council to the teams which includes, Bayelsa United, Bendel Insurance, Warri Wolves, EGM FC and Kun Khalifat FC was done in other to keep them acquainted with latest laws. ‎ ‎Speaking to journalists after the event, Bendel Insurance coach Greg Ikhenoba described the lecture as educative because it would be good for the players who are the key actors of the game. ‎ ‎Also, Bayelsa United Head Coach, Meremu Okara, said the exercise was timely due to the regular changes on the game, pointing out that it's important for fans to be involved in the exercise in order to avoid blaming match officials.  ‎ ...

‎ ‎-- -Presents Match and Training Kits to Referees--- ‎ ‎The Organizers of ongoing the Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament in Yenagoa on Wednesday at the Indoor Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex organized a one day lecture on the "Laws of the game" to the participating teams. ‎ ‎The lecture which was conducted by the Bayelsa State Referee's Council to the teams which includes, Bayelsa United, Bendel Insurance, Warri Wolves, EGM FC and Kun Khalifat FC was done in other for keep them acquainted with latest laws. ‎ ‎Speaking to journalists after the event, Bendel Insurance coach Greg Ikhenoba, described the lecture as educative lecture because it would be good for the players who are the key actors of the game. ‎ ‎Also, Bayelsa United Head Coach, Meremu Okara, said the exercise was timely due to the regular changes on the game, pointing out that it important for fans to be involved in the exercise in order to avoid blaming umipres.  ‎ ...

In a significant milestone for the Prosperity Cup, two talented products of the tournament, Abidei Precious and Jacob Prince from Advanced Team Football Academy, have been invited for trials with the Aliyu Zubairu led  U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, in Abuja. This development is a testament to the tournament's commitment to nurturing and showcasing young football talent. According to a statement signed by Mr. Ono Akpe, Director General of the Prosperity Cup, on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee (COC), the duo's outstanding performance in the tournament caught the attention of key football officials, including the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, and NFF Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen. Their impressive display earned them a call-up to the national team trial, a remarkable achievement for the young players. The Prosperity Cup organizers have generously provided resources to facilitate the players' trip to Abuja ...

‎ ‎Bendel Insurance and Warri Wolves continued their impressive performances in the ongoing Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament after matchday two. ‎ ‎Warri Wolves in the first match of the day spanked Prosperity Cup champions, Eternal Grace Ministry, EGM FC by three goals to nil in an encounter decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.  ‎ ‎Goals from Ademola Adebambo on 35 minute and a brace from Ezekiel Oroh on 77 and 80 gave Warri Wolves a comfortable victory over wasteful EGM FC to garner six points in group "A" having defeated Bayelsa United U-20 team on Monday. ‎ ‎Bendel Insurance, in the second match, pummeled newly-promoted Kun Khalifat four nil to confirm their supremacy in group B. Alex Oweilayefa put Insurance ahead on 28 minute, Promise Itoro doubled the lead for the Benin Arsenals on 34 minute while Kayode Oke on 40 minute compounded Kun Khalifat's woes to make it three nil. Isaac Omigie on 49 minute added another to complete t...

‎ ‎... As Prosperity Cup champions, EGM FC Battle Warri Wolves... ‎ ‎The Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament has kicked-off in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, ahead of the new Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season scheduled to commence on 22nd of August, 2025. ‎ ‎Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament is a tournament organized by the Bayelsa Government to put Bayelsa United in shape for the new season as well as expose local players to NPFL teams.  ‎ ‎Warri Wolves in the first match of the tournament humbled Bayelsa United U-20 side three nil to move top of group A with three points. Goals from Kudus Olayinola, Ademola Adebambo and Israel Oladeji on 15, 62 and 88 minutes was all Warri Wolves needed to beat the Bayelsa United U-20 side.  ‎ ‎Host, Bayelsa United in the second match of the day lost two nil to neighbours, Bendel Insurance of Benin, a goal in each half from Isaac Omijie and Victor Peter on 47 and 88 minutes gave the...

‎ ‎The draws for the Bayelsa Pre-season Football Tournament has been completed in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital ahead of the new Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season.  ‎ ‎In the draws conducted at the Ididie Hotel in Ekeki, Yenagoa, the tournament saw six teams in two groups "A" and "B", with Enugu Rangers and Citiboi FC of Bayelsa on standby to expand the participating teams to eight. ‎ ‎Group A has Bayelsa United U-20, Warri Wolves and Prosperity Cup champions, Eternal Grace Ministry, EGM FC while group B will see Kun Khalifa of Owerri, Bendel Insurance of Benin and host team, Bayelsa United of Yenagoa.  ‎ ‎According to the fixture, Bayelsa United U-20 will take on newly-promoted ‎Warri Wolves by 1:00p.m. as Bendel Insurance battle Bayelsa United at 3:00p.m. while EGM FC are drawn bye in the matches coming up at the Samson Siasia Stadium.  ‎ ‎Tuesday 12th August, 2025 will witness Prosperity Cup champions, EGM FC against Warri ...

The maiden edition of the 4-Nation Holiday Tournament in Port Harcourt for U-13 and U-10 boys, organized by Cedar Football Academy, ended in a grand style at the Nigeria Television Authority football pitch in Port Harcourt on Saturday, 9th August 2025. Opening remarks by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr. John Ijeoma Barigha, welcomed all participant teams and parents who came out to support their kids. He expressed his joy with parents of the various kids, thanking them all for their support. According to him, today's tournament would not have been successful without them. While acknowledging the role the parents play, he promised that the next edition will be bigger than this. The special guest of the day, a renowned grassroots coach and football administrator, Mr. Ada Gwegwe, was full of praise. According to him, "You can only see this in Europe where parents will come as supporters' clubs to support their own kids." I...

Six Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL teams and two non-league sides will be participating in the Bayelsa Pre-Season Football Tournament in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. This was contained in a statement signed by the coordinator of the tournament, Mr. Diseye Nwankwe ahead of the commencement of the tournament slated for 10th through the 16th of August, 2025 at the Samson Siasia Stadium. The statement notes that the tournament will feature eight teams which include; Bendel Insurance, El-Kanemi Warriors, Enugu Rangers, Kun Khalifa FC of Owerri, newly promoted Warri Wolves, Bayelsa United, Prosperity Cup champions, Eternal Grace Ministry, EGM FC and Bayelsa United U-20 team. According to the statement, arrival and draws would be on Sunday,10th while hostilities for the tournament will kick-off on Monday 11th through the 16th of August, 2025.  Mr. Nwankwe notes that the essence of the pre-season tournament was to put Bayelsa United in shape ahead of the new 2025/...