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‎ ‎The Federal High Court sitting in yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital has struck out the case filed against the Bayelsa State Football Association, BSFA after its elective congress in 2023. ‎ ‎The case which was presided by Hon. Justice N. Ayo-Emmanuel was struck out because the case was not properly filed by the applicants, represented by Chief Baribote Victor Rumson. ‎ ‎The judge also stated that the court lacks the jurisdiction to hear the matter.  ‎ ‎The decision by the Federal High Court has laid to rest the series of litigation with FA now fully concentrated on football activities in the State.  ‎

‎ ‎... As competition Train Moves to Kolga LGA ‎ ‎Bayelsa United Feeders, Akenfa FC of Akenfa, Brazil FC, Izuo Gillette and Akinima/Biogbo have all qualified for the round of 32 of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Bayelsa United Feeders at the Kpansia centre beat hard-fighting Donbai United 3-2 on penalties after a barren draw in regulation time with Bayelsa United Feeders goalkeeper, Adamawa Oyintari making crucial saves in the game.  ‎ ‎Sea Side FA at the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, BDGS centre took United Stars FC to the cleaners with a comfortable three nil victory to qualify for the round of 32 of the tournament. ‎ ‎Akinima/Biogbo FC at the Igbogene centre pipped Mighty-Mighty FC by a lone goal, courtesy of Inesei Tariki's 51 minute strike to secure a place in the round of 32, having shown dominance at the Igbogene centre.  ‎ ‎Izuo Gillette at the bus...

Bayelsa State delivered a superlative performance in the men’s freestyle event at the ongoing 4th Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa on Sunday, March 29. The host team secured a total of four medals consisting of three gold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex. In the men’s 70kg category, Erofagha Dideikenei clinched Bayelsa State’s first gold medal after defeating Richard Ebigha of Rivers State in the final. Andrew Ebikeme of Dynamite Club and Ebikedunene T of Delta State both settled for bronze. In the 82kg category, Solomon Ulabo earned Bayelsa State its second gold medal with a victory over Agbonifo Ehichiel of Edo State in the final. James Perekeme of the Nigeria Customs Service and Progress Peter of Dynamite Club took bronze medals. Zikeanh Amen added to Bayelsa’s tally by winning gold in the 125kg category after defeating Atere Kehinde of Ogun State. Richard Muzaan of Ondo State and Simon Christopher of Plateau Stat...

The Bayelsa State Athletics Association will today begin a one-week coaching clinics for High Jump and hurdle races. The National Head Coach, Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Rtd. DSP Solomon Aliyu, a former Nigerian 110metres hurdler and High Jump national coach, Mr. Kola Adebayo, will be in Yenagoa to expose athletes and coaches to new techniques in the two track and field events. The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, Dr. Samuel Kolawole Oredipe, said those interested in coaching of High Jump and hurdle races are encouraged to come to the Samson Siasia sports complex for the session in the morning and afternoon. Dr. Oredipe, said the association was committed to building capacity of the coaches and encourage more athletes to take to hurdle races. He said that the association will seize the opportunity of the presence of the two top Nigerian coaches in Yenagoa to groom recently identified young and talented athletes at the U-15 Secondar...

‎Mountain of Fire Ministries, MFM FC produced a composed performance on Matchday five in Yenagoa LGA in the biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎MFM FC at the Tombia centre thrashed Rich Destiny FC by four goals to nil to continue their impressive form in the competition. Desmond Godday put the prayer warriors ahead 13 minutes into the encounter from a perfect finish. ‎ ‎Azibola Collins and Benjamin Silas whose combination has been a subject of discussion in the tournament scored on 64, 70 minutes respectively as well as an own goal from Rich Destiny FC to give MFM FC the deserved victory.  ‎ ‎The National Youths Service Corps, NYSC FC at the Biogbolo centre pipped Ayamalem FC by a lone goal to keep their dreams of winning the tournament alive.  In the second match of the day at the Biogbolo centre, Afini FC of Amarata triumphed over Pioneers FC 5-4 on penalties after a ba...

  ‎ ‎... As Silas Scores Fastest Goal in Competition  ‎ ‎The Okaka Correctional Centre team, Liberty FC have been eliminated from Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Liberty FC at the Correctional Centre pitch lost by two goals to nil to Donbai United after a barren draw at halftime. Liberty FC's Ebitari Ebipado put the ball into his own net on 61 minute. Pulicar Saviour added another for Donbai United on 80 minutes to confirm Donbai's victory over the Correctional Centre side.  ‎ ‎High-scoring Bayelsa United Feeders at the Kpansia centre hammered Peace FC by five goals to one to reach the next round of the competition having pummeled Osaro FC in their previous fixture.  ‎ ‎United Stars at the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School (BDGS) centre halted Moving Stars FC from moving into the next round as they triumphed 4-2 on penalties over Moving Stars after a tw...

‎... As NWF Boss Announces New Incentives for Wrestlers  ‎ ‎Bayelsa State Government says it will continue to accord priority to the development of sports in the State.  ‎ ‎Governor Douye Diri gave the assurance at the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa,2 the Bayelsa State, capital.  ‎ ‎Governor Diri, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei, said the continuous hosting of the wrestling classics reflects his administration's commitment to expanding wrestling in the country, stating that wrestling is one sports that has always put smiles on the faces of Nigerians at the global stage.  ‎ ‎He noted that the annual wrestling classics was a veritable platform to discover athletes who could replace aging wrestlers in the nation, stating that the future of wrestling in the nation was in the hands of the young wrestlers.  ‎ ‎While commending the ...

‎The Central Organizing Committee, COC of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, has inaugurated a six-man committee to organize the women's version of the tournament. ‎ ‎The committee has Ebimotimi Zuzu as chairman, veteran broadcaster, ‎Mablas Akpuluma Jnr as secretary, ‎former Director of Sports and retired Permanent Secretary, Chief Patimidi Tukuru, Atie Ebizidei, Kate Obubo and sports enthusiasts Ebi Charles are to serve as members of the committee. ‎ ‎Inaugurating the committee, Deputy Director General of the tournament, Mr. Perela Aboro urged the committee to discharge its duties with utmost responsibility, stating that the committee members were carefully selected.  ‎ ‎Mr Aboro charged members of the committee to work hand in gloves with the Central Organizing Committee to ensure that the female final was in tandem with  the men's final slated for 8th of May, 2026 at the...

Bayelsa State has arrived in Abuja with a strong and competitive contingent for the 2026 National Para Sports Festival, reaffirming its dominance and commitment to inclusive sports development in Nigeria. The team, made up of 244 athletes and coaches alongside 58 support staff, is fully prepared to compete at the highest level as the state targets a historic third consecutive national title, having won the previous two editions of the festival. Speaking ahead of the competition, the Honourable Commissioner for Sports Development, Baraladei Daniel Igali, expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and commended the leadership behind the successful mobilization of the contingent. “We are proud of the team we have assembled. Bayelsa has built a strong tradition in para sports, and this contingent represents the very best of our talent, resilience, and preparation. I must commend the Acting Director of Sports, Andrew Aye, for his leadership and organization, particularly in en...

Bayelsa State Director of Sports and leader of delegation to the 2026 Para Festival holding in Abuja, the nations capital, Mr. Andrew Aye, has urged the state contingent to rise to the occasion and defend their crown won in 2024. Speaking to journalists in Yenagoa shortly before the team’s departure, Mr. Aye urged the athletes to remain resolute and focused as they prepare for the championship scheduled to run from March 26 to April 3rd. While applauding the athletes for their unwavering determination and commitment over the years, he noted that their performance have continued to place Bayelsa on the map as a leading force in para sports in Nigeria. Mr. Aye who said the team has been provided everything needed to ensure that they excel, reminded them of their enviable status haven won both the first and second editions, stressed the importance of maintaining the feat. “You have done it before, and you can do it again,” he said. “Carry the spirit of champions with you and r...

‎ ‎... As Hostilities Begin In Sagbama LGA ‎ ‎Akenfa FC of Akenfa and Ikolo FC of Ikolo have continued their impressive run in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football showpiece, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Akenfa FC at the Okordia centre  ‎bashed U. James FA by eight goals to one to make a statement of intent in the tournament. Williams Robert opened the harvest of goals ten minutes into the encounter from a finely finished effort with Ebi Moses recording a hat trick for the coach Wilson Mumeya-managed side.  ‎ ‎Super B FC earlier at the Okordia centre beat Tovie FC 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time to reach the next round of the tournament.  ‎ ‎At the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, BDGS centre, United Stars FC defeated Solid Stars FC 4-2 on penalties in the battle of stars to advance to the next round of the competition. Sea Side FA in the second game pipped New Chester by a lone ...

‎ ‎... As Tournament Train Moves to Sagbama LGA  ‎ ‎Former champions, Ogboin United of Ogboinbiri have been eliminated from the 2026 edition of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Onde United of Ondewari beat Ogboin United of Ogboinbiri 3-1 via penalties after a two-all draw in regulation time at the Korokorosei centre in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.  ‎ ‎The victory means that Onde United have now joined Mini FC, Igoni FC, Okoroma United, Fantua FC, FUO Kings, Kolo Creek United, Orashi FC, Edi 1 FC, Movers FC of Otuasega, Krosaders FC and others to reach the round of 32.  ‎ ‎Tournament hopeful, Rich Destiny FC at the Tombia centre defeated Northern Warriors by two goals to one to advance to the next round of the tournament. Billy Engoye put Rich Destiny in front on 37 minutes. Tobeye Patrick on 65 minutes leveled the scoreline while ...

The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports Development, Honourable Daniel Igali, has expressed the State’s readiness to host one of the best ever organised wrestling championships in recent time while reposing confidence in the technical ability of referees/officials playing a positive role. Honourable Igali gave the assertion during a technical meeting ahead of the kick-off of the 4th Governor Douy Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa slated for 25th March to 1st April, 2026. Igali opined that the technical session was aimed to abreast and enhance thorough understanding of the latest rules of the sport as representatives of various states, military and paramilitary institutions and wrestling clubs gathered to learn some of the latest updates about the sport. "In a national tournament of this nature, you have the technical session a day before to acquaint coaches and even athletes on how you will officiate. The updated rules and how coaches and athletes are expec...

‎ ‎The Okaka Correctional Centre team, Liberty FC have qualified for the next round of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup  ‎ ‎Liberty FC crushed the Nigerian Air Force team, NAF FC by three goals to one in an encounter decided at the Okaka Correctional Centre pitch. Akpoebi Godstime put NAF FC ahead ten minutes into the game from a beautiful finish. James Ebi restored parity on 30 minutes. ‎Ojube Forcados and Solomon Patrick scored on 50 and 65 minutes respectively to give Liberty FC the deserved victory.  ‎ ‎And at the Kpansia Centre, Donbai FC pipped Akwa Charity FC by a lone goal courtesy Ator Victor's 73 minute strike to move Donbai FC to the next round of the competition, having controlled the game. ‎ ‎Moving Stars FC at the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, BDGS centre beat Christ Chosen FC 5-4 on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation time while Solid Stars ...

- As Athletics Association Promises to Groom Identified Talents for Greater Exploits  By- Alambo Datonye  Thousands of Students from public and private secondary schools across the Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State stormed Yenagoa to participate in a one-day Under-15 Secondary Schools Athletics Meet organized by the Bayelsa State Athletics Association. The event which held at the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School Field and the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa was organised by the Bayelsa State Athletics Association.  Evelyn Sunday of Community Secondary School, Edepie and Daniel Yorgo of Southern Ijaw School, Oporoma emerged fastest girl and boy in the one hundred meters dash just as winners were also crowned in other categories after intense competition. It was a mammoth crowd of students who gathered at the BDGS field and the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Bayelsa Athl...

‎... As Yenagoa LGA Gets Underway  ‎ ‎Diepreye Bous of Ayamasa City FC has emerged the highest goal scorer, netting a whopping five goals in a single match in his team's seven nil drubbing of Ezougha FC in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Ayamasa City demolished Ezougha FC seven nil at the Ayamasa centre to make a statement of intent in the tournament. Alice Tarila opened the harvest of goals ten minutes into the game. Abonty Okidi scored on 23 minutes as Diepreye Bous netted five goals on 18', 30', 45, 55' and 61' to complete the massacre.  ‎ ‎Ayamasa City will now face former champions Krusaders FC, who earlier defeated Samba Boys of Ekeremor 4-3 on penalties after a barren draw in regulation time, with the final match at the Ayamasa centre coming up on Tuesday, 24th March, 2026.  ‎ ‎Block 6 FC at the Amassoma Centre 2 edged out Niger Delta Univ...

‎ ‎... As Tournament Gets Underway in Southern Ijaw LGA  ‎ ‎After the completion of the preliminary round in three local government areas in Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, also called the Prosperity Cup, the competition train has landed in Ekeremor LGA with interesting results across three centres.  ‎ ‎Samba Boys FC at the Ayamasa centre beat Azagbene FC by three goals to two, to seal a place in the next round of the tournament. Silvester Emeka's own goal put Azagbene FC in front on 25 minutes. Moses Aseiyeibo levelled the scoreline on 39 minutes. Daniel Jeme on 55 minutes raised Azagbene FC's hopes to make it two goals to one.  ‎ ‎Light Chukwuemeka on 76 minutes restored parity for Samba Boys FC but Azagbene FC's dream of playing in the next round of the competition was dashed by Ebiye Jeremiah's 82 minutes finish ensuring that the Azagbene side returned home empty-handed.  ‎F...

‎The Central Organizing Committee of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football showpiece, Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup, has disqualified two teams, Larama FC and Merriment FC, from participating in this year's edition of the tournament.  ‎ ‎The announcement of their disqualification is contained in a statement signed by Tournament Director, Mr. Ebi Avi.  ‎ ‎According to him, the disqualification became imperative following both teams' failure to return their completed registration forms and players' licences as at the close of registration and therefore stand disqualified for the tournament.  ‎ ‎The statement, which noted that the disqualified teams, both from Ekeremor Local Government Area, by their failure to return their registration forms and players' licences, violated the competition's rules. Article VI Section 1, Sub-section 1(b) states that "All teams, upon registration must collect their players' ...

‎... Tournament Train Changes Direction to Ekeremor and Southern Ijaw LGAs. ‎ ‎Movers FC of Otuasega, Federal University Otuoke, FUO Kings FC; Orashi FC and Kolo Creek United have secured qualifications into the round of 32 of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Movers FC thrashed Chief Street FC at the Kolo centre to secure a seamless passage into the round of 32, having defeated Emeyal 2 FC and Abagi FC in their previous fixtures in the competition.  ‎ ‎Nathaniel Miracle opened the floodgate of goals for Movers FC seven minutes into the game from Azibalua Jerome's throw-in as he capitalized on Chief Street FC's defensive slip. Okilo Godgift made it two nil on 11 minutes. Movers FC's diminutive forward, Ikati Okonto added another to make it three nil on 62 minutes from a long range effort.  ‎ ‎Movers FC talisman, Elton Mina on 71 and 84 minutes netted a b...

‎ ‎... As Ogbia LGA Preliminary Fixtures Wind Down this Weekend  ‎ ‎Edi 1 FC of Ayakoro have qualified for the next round of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Edi 1 FC pummeled Hummels Jnr FC of Otuokpoti by three goals to nil to keep their hopes of qualifying for the round of 32 intact. Captain Super gave the Ayakoro side the lead on 30 minutes from a gifted header. Armstrong Junior doubled the scoreline on 56 minutes from a perfect finish while James Christopher made it 3-0 on 69 minutes, having wasted scoring chances in the game.  ‎ ‎Diamond FC of Okodi in the last match at the Otuokpoti centre, triumphed three nil over Okodi FC, to set up the final centre tie on Friday 20th March, 2026 against Edi 1 FC.  Harry Chaplain's second half brace on 50 and 56 minutes as well as Collinus Felix's goal on 51 minutes was enough to see Diamond FC into the next phase o...

‎ ‎... As Movers FC, Chief Street FC Record Big Wins ‎ ‎Aperetia FC of Imiringi continued their impressive run in the Season 8 of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Aperetia FC beat Abureni FC by two goals to one at the Otuabagi centre to keep their dreams of winning the tournament for the first time, alive. Damini Joshua put Abureni FC in front on 60 minutes from a beautiful finish, Aperetia responded immediately from Newman Happiness' finish to restore parity.  ‎ ‎When it seems the encounter was going to stretch into penalty shootout, ‎Dan Godson of Aperetia FC made it 2-1 in the 90th minute to send the travelling Imiringi fans into wide jubilation, having defeated Citiboi FC one nil in their previous fixture.  ‎ ‎In the second game at the Otuabagi centre, Orashi FC edged out Bayelsa State College of Health Technology, BYCOTECH FC two nil to secure qualification into th...

‎ ‎... As FOU Kings FC, BYCOTECH FC, Others, Secure Wins  ‎ ‎Ibibo Amos of Ewoi FC has gone into the history books as the scorer of the fastest goal of Season 8 of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football showpiece, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Amos' history-making goal came in the 53rd second of the game in a tie decided at the Kolo centre in Ogbia Local Government Area of the State. Sambo Pius doubled the scoreline on 56; before going on to nick a brace in the 84th minute to earn Ewoi FC a ticket to the next round, after brushing aside Onuebum FC by three goals to one. ‎ ‎In the second match of the day at the same Kolo Centre, Chief Street FC whitewashed Accounting FC six nil to move into the next phase of the tournament. ‎Bayelsa State College Of Health Technology, BYCOTECH FC at the Otuabagi centre edged out Ogbia Academy by two goals to one. Divine Moses put BYCOTECH FC in front from a perfect finish whi...

‎... Eguavoen Hails Bayelsa FA, Prosperity Cup, for Collaboration Bayelsa has become the first State in the country to facilitate the NFF-D licence for its grassroots coaches. The Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Austine Eguavoen confirmed this while speaking at the closing ceremony of a five-day NFF-D Licence Coaching Course for grassroots coaches held in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Augustine Eguavoen, in his address, said Bayelsa State is the first in the nation to give grassroots coaches the opportunity to obtain NFF-D Licence, maintaining that the development of football is in the hands of grassroots coaches.  ‎ While commending the organisers of the Prosperity Cup and the State Football Association for the collaboration, he charged the coaches to reflect what they have been taught during the exercise when they go back to their various clubs. The NFF Technical Director ‎commended the Bayelsa State Government for its f...

‎ ‎Ogbia Local Government Area defending champions, Citiboi FC have been bundled out of Season 8 of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Aperetia FC of Imiringi shocked Citiboi FC one goal to nil to produce one of the biggest upsets of the tournament in an encounter decided at the Otuabagi centre, thanks to Newman Happiness' second half goal, which has sent them to the next round of the competition.  ‎ In the second tie at the Otuabagi centre, ‎Abureni FC beat United FC by 4-2 on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation time. Gabriel Azibateni put Abureni FC ahead on 29 minutes but United FC responded 40 minutes later to drag the tie into the anxiety of penalty shootout.  ‎ ‎Elsewhere at the Kolo centre, Movers FC of Otuasega humbled Emeyal 2 FC by two goals to nil to keep their hopes of winning the ₦30,000,000.00 prize money and trophy intact, after a sl...

The 2026 edition of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, also called the Prosperity Cup, has taken on an interesting flavour with the registration of a team, Liberty FC, from the Correctional Centre in the State. ‎ ‎The Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, the nation's capital. ‎ ‎He noted that a special playing field has been designated for Liberty FC to execute their matches in the tournament, stating that the inclusion of the Correctional teams represents inclusivity among institutions. ‎ ‎According to him, beyond the huge prize money in the tournament, the competition has helped to curb crime and other social vices across the state while providing a platform for talents in Bayelsa to showcase their potential. ‎ ‎The DG explained that with the consistency in the organising the tournament, youth restiveness has reduced drastically because the youths are actively engaged in football activities ...

… to hold 3-day coaching clinics The Bayelsa State Athletics Association has concluded plans to hold a one-day U-15/Secondary Schools Athletics Meet at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Ovom, Yenagoa on Monday, 23rd March, 2026 from 8am. The meet, expected to feature athletes in track and field will focus more on the field events including Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Javelin, and Discus where the state is perceived to be lagging behind in national competitions. At the event, the young athletes will also be introduced to both the short and quarter hurdles- 110mH for men, 100mH for women and then the 400 metres hurdles. A statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Association, Dr. Kola Oredipe and Mr. Tariye Jackson-Bidei, indicates the partnership with the Bayelsa State Sports Council, State Ministry of Sports Development, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth Development. According to the statement, invitation has been extended to intereste...

‎... Hails Gov Diri's Continuous Support for Prosperity Cup ‎ ‎Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Augustine Eguavoen says he is confident that the grassroots coaches taking part in the ongoing NFF-D Licence Coaching Course in Yenagoa will become great managers in the future.  ‎ ‎Eguavoen dropped the hint while speaking with newsmen shortly after the theoretical session of day-two of the ongoing NFF-D Licence coaching course in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.  ‎ ‎The exercise which is being organized by the Prosperity Cup in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Football Association, will run from the 11th through the 15th of March, 2026 at the Golden Tulip Apartments and Resort, Onopa.  ‎ ‎Eguavoen noted that the exercise would play a significant role in the development of grassroots coaches in the State, maintaining that he is confident that coaches from the exercise will be great gaffers in the future. ‎ ‎According to h...