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‎ ‎ ... As Winners Emerge in Marathon Race ‎ ‎Igali-ama FC have been crowned champions of the Sangana Kingdom Federated Communities Football Tournament among communities in the Kingdom in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.  ‎ ‎Igala-ama FC dethroned the defending champions, Ohiomo-ama FC to lift the trophy sponsored by the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, in a final decided at the Community Secondary School, Sangana. ‎ ‎Igali-ama FC took the lead on 42 minutes from Karamah Daniel's  beautiful finish but Moko-Ama restored parity two minutes into the second half when James Warinbo put the ball past Igali-Ama FC  goalkeeper to keep his side's hopes intact. ‎ ‎Perfect Akimi on 53 minutes put Igali-Ama FC ahead again with a perfect finish, having controlled the game in the first half. For their effort, Igali-Ama will smile home with the sum of three hundred and fifty thousand Naira (₦350,000), second ...

‎ ‎.. .. As Speaker Ingobere, Ebieri, Febo, Top List of Dignitaries Expected at the Event.. . ‎ ‎All is now set for the 2025/2026 Sangana Kingdom Federated Communities Day celebration in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State as part of activities to mark Christmas and the New Year.  ‎ ‎This is contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the planning committee, Barr Uroh Omiekumo Kiani, ahead of the event in Sangana Kingdom. ‎ ‎The statement notes that day one, Saturday 27, December, 2025 ‎will be for arrival of dignitaries for the event while Sunday 28, December which is the opening ceremony will see the third place match as well as the grand finale of the Sangana Kingdom Federated Communities Football Tournament at the Community Secondary School, Sangana by 2.00pm.  ‎ ‎According to Kiani, Sangana Kingdom Federated Communities walk will come up on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7.00am in Sangana while raffle draw will follow at 9.00am at the Sangana Mul...

Organisers of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament have described the demise of the Deputy Governor of the state, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, as a rude shock that is difficult to come to terms with. The organizers of the football tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, stated this when a team, led by its Deputy Director General, Elder Perela Aboro paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family at the residence of Mr Christopher Ewhrudjakpo, elder brother of the late Deputy Governor. A statement by the Director of Media, Prosperity Cup, Chris Odi, stated that Elder Lawrence Alabrah, who spoke on behalf of the Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe, said the Prosperity Cup family received the news of the sudden and untimely passing of the Deputy Governor with profound shock. According to the statement, Ono Akpe said the demise of Senator Ewhrudjakpo was not only painful but it was a great loss to the immediate Ewhrudjakpo family, Ofo...

The immediate-past Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council, Sir Braveman Wodi has advocated a unified reward system for athletes in the country. Sir Wodi gave the charge while speaking at a public lecture organized to celebrate a sports administrator, Ambassador Miebi Ogunu's 50 impactful years of grassroots sports development in Nigeria, held at the Ernest Ikoli Press Centre, at Ekeki in Yenagoa. Wodi, who is the South-South Representative on the Board of the Nigeria Canoeing Federation, argued that there is a big gap in the inconsistent reward regime of athletes, added that whether or not the deserving athlete, coach and other officials get any reward at all and the amount of the reward the athlete gets, are at the whims of the benefactor. The former Director of Sports, who painstakingly explained that there have been cases of mere hand shake to a victorious team/athlete; said different states give different amounts while some sports a...

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Bayelsa State Chapter, has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the passing of the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The association described Thursday as a black day for Bayelsa State following reports that the Deputy Governor collapsed in his office and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, where he was later confirmed dead. SWAN Bayelsa noted that it is yet to come to terms with the painful reality that the hardworking, dutiful, and dedicated public servant is no more. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mrs. Timinepre Ohia, and the Secretary, Mr. Patrick Ndubuisi, the association described the passing as regrettable, stating that a huge vacuum has been created by his demise. The statement highlighted the smooth synergy and camaraderie between the late Deputy Governor, his principal, Governor Douye Diri, and the Commissioner for Sports Development, which led to the elevation of...

... Says he will be sorely missed Organisers of the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, have commiserated with His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, the government and people of the state, particularly the people of Ofoni Federated Community of Sagbama Local Government Area, over the sudden and untimely demise of His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. A statement by the Director General of the Prosperity Cup Central Organizing Committee, Mr. Ono Akpe, says it received the sad and painful news with shock and disbelief. The statement notes that the Deputy Governor's untimely demise is not just a loss to his immediate family, the Federated Ofoni Community and Sagbama Local Government Area, but a grave loss to the sporting community, a sector that he supervised as the Deputy Governor, until his passing. It expresses the most sincere and heartfelt condolences ...

GOODWILL MESSAGE PRESENTED BY HALIM ZACCAH It is with profound pleasure and a deep sense of responsibility to the future of sports development in Nigeria that I extend my warm goodwill message on this historic occasion, which marks 50 impactful years of grassroots sports development in Nigeria. This celebration is not only a tribute to longevity but a recognition of consistent sacrifice, vision, and unwavering commitment to nurturing talent from the community level to national and international prominence by Ambassador Miebi Ogunu. Over the past five decades, grassroots sports development has remained the backbone of Nigeria’s sporting success. The dedication invested in identifying, mentoring, and empowering young talents has produced generations of athletes who have flown the Nigerian flag with pride across global sporting arenas. This milestone stands as a testament to the power of vision, discipline, and community-driven engagement in sports, affirming that sustainable ...

Bayelsa is set to have more products of the Governor's Football Tournament ply their trade with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs and even outside the shores of the country. This followed a disclosure by the lead scout of an international scouting programme which got underway in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The international scouting programme for youths in the state, is put together by the organizers of the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Sports Development as well as the Football Association. Speaking to journalists after day one of the programme, the lead scout of the exercise, Mr Daniel Ayeni, from the UK, said he has already identified a number of talents from the exercise. Noting that the essence of the programme was to identify and expose raw talents, Ayeni said the exercise...

‎ ‎ The Chairman of the Miebi Ogunu fifty impactful years of grassroots sports development anniversary planning committee, Barr. Uroh Omiekumo Kiani has commended the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN and stakeholders for the massive support extended to his committee. ‎ ‎Barr. Kiani gave the commendation at the Fortress, a state-of-the-art sports facility in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, shortly after the table tennis event to wrap up ‎day three of the anniversary celebration.  ‎ ‎He noted that he was elated by the support from stakeholders in the state and from the crowd that participated in the ‎awareness walk which started from the Motor Park at Ekeki and terminated at the Samson Siasia Stadium, pointing out that it was indicative of their love for Chief Ogunu and the general acceptance of the programme. ‎ ‎Barr. Uroh Kiani hinted that the anniversary lecture would come on Thursday, 11th December 2025 at the NUJ Press Centre, E...

‎ ‎Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital will be agog from Wednesday, December 10, 2025 as the state hosts an international football scouting programme. ‎ ‎A statement signed by the Deputy Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Perela Aboro stated that the scouting programme, scheduled for Wednesday, 10th and Thursday, 11th December, will hold at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.  ‎ ‎The programme is a collaboration between the state F.A. and the organizers of the Prosperity Cup and powered by the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development. ‎ ‎The statement further stated that the ultimate purpose of the scouting programme is to provide a platform for young, talented footballers to play for youth teams in the United Kingdom. ‎ ‎According to the statement, "The programme is a collaboration between the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development, the State Football Association, and organisers of the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎"The scouting programme is aim...

‎The organizers of the Niger Delta Sports Festival have announced the commencement for the registration of athletes for the 2nd edition of the  games slated for ‎Benin City, the Edo State capital.  ‎ ‎Bayelsa State defeated perennial rivals, Delta to emerge champions of the inaugural edition of the festival held at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. ‎ ‎This was disclosed by the Director of Operations, Mr. Fred Edoreh in a meeting with states' liaison secretaries and Directors of Sports of the various participating states.  ‎ ‎According to him, registration of the athletes will commence from Thursday 11th December, 2025 through the 10th of January, and states are advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines of the registration for the games.  ‎ ‎He noted that the technical support for the registration would be sent to the respective states, pointing out that this year's fiesta would witness a tremendous improvement over the previous edition in Akwa Ibom State.

‎ ‎ The President of the Independent Grassroots Sports Development Association, IGSDA, Chief Miebi Ogunu says he has identified over one hundred athletes in his fifty years of impactful grassroots development in the country. ‎ ‎Chief Ogunu made the declaration at a media parley held at the NUJ Press Centre, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital as part of activities to mark the celebration of the renowned sports administrator.  ‎ ‎He noted that he was joyous to celebrate his fifty years of impactful grassroots sports development in the country starting from old Rivers State to date, that he was one of the few persons across the nation back then in Youths and Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON, who went into multi-sports development programmes in the country.  ‎ ‎According to him, he played a significant role to discover table tennis stars, John Otukpa, pointing out that himself and the retired athletics coach, Morris Terimo have discovered talents that ha...

‎ ...Prize Money Increased to N30m in Celebration of 30th Anniversary of Bayelsa  ‎ ‎Organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup, say they have concluded plans for the sale of registration forms for Season eight of the competition. ‎ ‎Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in a statement on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee, COC, noted that this year's edition would witness some innovations.  ‎ ‎According to him, the sale of registration forms will commence from the 1st of December through the 15th of January, 2026 while the tournament will kick-off on the 13th of February, 2026 as part of the activities to celebrate the governor's sixth year in office.  ‎ ‎The statement noted that Season Eight would be a special edition to celebrate the 30 years anniversary of Bayelsa State with a special commemorative trophy, which has been specially designed and ord...

******* Bayelsa Ready to Host the Nation After Winning Hosting Rights for the 2028 National Sports Festival The 4th edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics is set to kick off with more weight categories added to this year’s event. At a press conference ahead of the commencement of the wrestling classics, the Hon. Commissioner for Sport Development in Bayelsa State, Dr Daniel Igali, noted that everything is in place for a much better tournament. Dr. Daniel Igali, while speaking, also said that this year’s Classics will see the addition of three new weight categories in the Greco‑Roman and freestyle disciplines for both men and women. “This year we’ve added three more weight categories to what used to be twelve weight categories in each style, totalling fifteen in women’s wrestling, fifteen in Greco‑Roman and fifteen in men’s freestyle, while in the U‑15 category there are five new weight categories. This is because we believe we need to inv...

‎ ‎ ..Gov Diri Promises to Make Tournament Annual Event ‎ ‎Adegoke Muiz of Lagos has been crowned champions of the 1st Governor Douye Diri Top-16 National Table Tennis Championship held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital after two days of exciting table tennis action. ‎ ‎Adegoke Muiz beat favourite Matthew Kuti 4-0 to clinch the ultimate prize. Muiz defeated Kuti 11-8, 11-5, 11-6, 11-5 in what could be described as the battle of Lagos while Samuel Boboye of Bayelsa and Abdulfatai Abdulbasit finished third respectively in the competition.  ‎ ‎Ojomu Ajoke of Jenz Ice Cream Club of Abuja in the women's category beat Hope Udoaka of Bayelsa 4-2 to triumph in the championship to display her supremacy. Ajoke defeated her Bayelsa counterpart 12-10, 3-11, 8-11, 11-5, 3-11.  ‎ ‎Declaring the tournament closed, Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, represented by the Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali, said the government is proud of th...

The draws for the Clinton Thompson Cup for media houses and chapels in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State have been held with Royal FM 95.5 drawn in a make or mar encounter with their foes, Rhythm FM 94.7. The fixture to be played tomorrow, Tuesday at 9:40am will surely light up the matchday one fixture of the tournament, with Royal FM hoping to take their "Pound of Flesh", after Rhythm FM knocked them out of the competition last year. The curtain raiser will see Bayelsa State News Paper Corporation, (New Waves) tackle the Ministry of Information at 9am, while the third game will be between Glory FM 97.1 and Finecountry David-led Peoples FM 93.1 at 10:30am. On Wednesday, 3rd December, winners between New Waves and the Ministry of Information will face last year's finalist, Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Niger Delta Television (NDTV) will lock horns with United Correspondent Chapel in the second game, winners between Royal FM and Rhythm FM will play Daar Communication...