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‎... Kick-off fixed for February 26th ‎ ‎As preparations for the 2026 edition of the Governor's Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, enter top gear, the Central Organizing Committee (COC) of the competition has sent out its technical team to assess the suitability of match venues. ‎ ‎The technical team will be inspecting the proposed match centres to ascertain the condition of the playing turf and how easily accessible the communities are. The technical team will also be conscious of security considerations. ‎ ‎There are a total of 35 proposed match centres across the state with 30 centres scheduled to be selected to mark the 30th anniversary of the state. ‎ ‎According to the schedule of activities unveiled at the Central Organizing Committee meeting held at the Tulip Resort Secretariat of the organisers, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the official kick-off date of the competition has been scheduled for February 26, 2026 to coincide with the presence of...

  Sports media company, Sportivation Media, has launched Sportivation Radio, an online radio station, to deliver timely, credible, and interactive broadcast to audiences across Nigeria and beyond. The launch of the station marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to promote sports development, storytelling, and analysis through innovative media platforms. Sportivation Radio will provide live commentary, in-depth analysis, documentaries and special features on sports personalities, game day coverage, community-driven programmes, grassroots sports coverage, and discussions from local and international scenes, including entertainment on a daily basis. Chief Executive Officer of Sportivation Media, Taiwo Ibrahim, described sportivation radio as a bold step toward reshaping sports broadcasting in Nigeria in the digital age. “Sportivation Radio was founded out of a deep passion for sports and a clear gap we identified in how sports stories are told and consumed....

The Chairman, Bayelsa State Athletics Association, Dr. Kolawole Oredipe has charged the track and field athletes in the state on improved performance ahead of the new season, assuring that they will continue to get the needed support to excel. In his maiden address to the athletes during their training session on Friday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Dr. Oredipe, noted that though the challenges were enormous, his appointment should signal a new beginning and a rebirth of athletics in the state. According to him, the synergy between the coaches, the secretary and  athletes will be strengthened to have more presence at the national level. On enhancing their performance, Dr. Oredipe who is also the Auditor of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, said the resurfacing of the tartan track at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex will soon commence and appreciated Governor Douye Diri for his directive to have a brand new tartan track. "You saw the commissioner for spo...

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Bayelsa State Chapter, has congratulated Dr. Kolawole Oredipe on his appointment as Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, describing the appointment as well-deserved and a proud moment for the athletics community in the state. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mrs. Timinepre Ohia, and the Secretary, Mr. Patrick Ndubuisi, and released on Friday, the association commended Dr. Oredipe for his dedication, professionalism, and remarkable contributions to the growth of athletics in Bayelsa State over the years. The association noted that his achievements have continued to inspire athletes, coaches, and sports administrators within and outside the state. According to the statement, Dr. Oredipe’s passion for sports development and commitment to excellence have significantly advanced athletics at both grassroots and elite levels. SWAN recalled that since the establishment of the SamKay Athletics Academy, a...

Ahead of the 2026 edition of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, officials of Spanish football giants, FC Barcelona have confirmed their willingness to participate in the tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup. The confirmation is contained in a letter addressed to the Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe and signed by the Technical Director of Barca Academy, Mr Bernat Villa Gorriz, who doubles as the Project Director of Project Africa. Powered by the Organizers of the Prosperity Cup,Red Sapphire Ltd and the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development, in conjunction with Whiz-Kid Ventures, Netherlands-based accredited agents of FC Barcelona, the coaches training programme will feature two FC Barcelona coaches who will be taking the Bayelsa grassroots football coaches through a series of sessions on modern coaching skills and techniques, with particular focus on the methodology and philosophy of the Spanish club. The Barca Academy Technical Dir...

Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, has become the new chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association. He takes over from Mr. Godwin Oghogho, whose tenure has since elapsed. The new chairman, Dr. Oredipe, a former middle distances runner, is the immediate past Vice-Chairman of the athletics association in the State and current board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), serving as the Auditor. In a letter of appointment endorsed by the Director of Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Council, Mr. Andrew Aye, the elevation of Dr. Oredipe, to the position of chairman followed his contributions towards the development of athletics in the state in the past five years. Mr. Aye, urged the new Athletics Association Chairman to continue to work with the key stakeholders of the game in the state to achieve more progress. Dr. Oredipe, a seasoned broadcaster, who is currently the Director-General, Bayelsa State Government New Media is also the founder of SamKay Athletics Club of ...

‎... As Organizers Intensify Preparations Ahead of Season 8 Edition Organisers of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, have signed a huge partnership deal with Spanish football giants, Barcelona FC ahead of the 2026 edition of the football spectacle.    Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe disclosed this while briefing journalists at a pre-event World Press Conference held at the Golden Tulip Resort, Onopa, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.     Mr Akpe noted that officials of FC Barcelona will arrive Yenagoa on Monday, February 23 through Wednesday, 25, 2026 for an international coaching clinic to be organized in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development and the Bayelsa State Football Association, BFA. ‎The DG hinted that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)-certified capacity building training, which would comprise theoretical as well as practical sessi...

By Francis Joseph The Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup, has unveiled a series of landmark initiatives ahead of its 2026 edition, further reinforcing its status as Nigeria’s biggest and most impactful grassroots football competition. At a World Press Conference held by the organizers, the Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe announced that the eventual champions of the tournament will walk away with a ₦30 million cash prize — the highest winner’s prize in the history of the competition. Beyond the prize money, the organizers also rolled out key capacity-building programmes as part of their commitment to raising standards. One of such initiatives is a one-week refresher training clinic for fourth referees, to be organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Referees Council. The programme is scheduled to hold from February 17 to 19, 2026, and is designed to update match officials on modern officiating standards while ensu...

...2026 edition to mark 30th anniversary of Bayelsa State The closing date for registration of clubs for the 2026 edition of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, has been extended by three weeks. The extension is as a result of requests by officials of club sides interested in participating in the competition, as well as the burial arrangements of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, which would have some members of the Central Organizing Committee playing critical roles.  With this development, the collection and submission of registration forms by interested club sides, will now close on Friday, February 6, 2026. The original closing date was January 15, 2026. It will be recalled that the sale of registration forms for the tournament, also called the Prosperity Cup, commenced on Monday, December 1, 2025. A statement issued by the Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe, says the deci...