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NPFL Preview: Bayelsa United FC vs Rivers United FC

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Date: 22/2/2023 Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa Kick-off: 4:00pm The first round of the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) abridged season may have come to an end over the weekend but for Bayelsa United and Rivers United it's a chance to end the first round on a winning note in this rescheduled fixture. Bayelsa United come into the game looking to pick positives going into the second round of the season after a poor start to the season which has seen them bottom of the table in group B with Just seven points. For Coach Diepreye Teibowei, he will be hoping that his side can finally put their scoring boots on after  lots of missed chances in their last Match which saw them drop further points in their match against Enugu Rangers. The pressure is surely on the Prosperity Boys as they seek to salvage there season and remain in the top flight and will be hoping to take a huge step towards survival by winning against their neighbours, Rivers United. For Rivers U...

NPFL: Bayelsa United Seeks To Return To Winning Ways Against Enugu Rangers

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NPFL Preview: Bayelsa United FC vs Enugu Rangers FC Date: 19/2/2023 Venue: Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa Kick-off: 4:00pm The first stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) abridged season comes to an end this weekend as bottom placed Bayelsa United tackles seventh placed Enugu Rangers at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa in group B. Home side bayelsa United will be hoping to end the first round of the league on a winning note after a poor run of zero wins in their last four matches which has seen them placed bottom of the group albeit with a game in hand. The prosperity Boys got a valuable point away at Niger Tornadoes in match week eight courtesy of striker Mizo Robert who got the equaliser for the prosperity Boys after going a goal behind in the encounter. Boyed by that away point Bayelsa United will hope to get a home win against Enugu Rangers who themselves have not really had a good season. Abdul Maikaba's tutored side, Enugu Rangers will be full of ...

Founder / President of Enibo Albert Charity Foundation, Miss Enibo Albert speaks about her foundation, challenges and where she sees the foundation in the next five years.

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Founder / President of Enibo Albert Charity Foundation, Miss Enibo Albert sat down with F.J.M Media as she talks about her foundation, challenges and where she sees the foundation in the next five years.   F.J.M Media: What is your full name? Enibo Albert     F.J.M Media: Where are you from? Your state of Origin, community/town and place of birth. Enibo Albert: I am from Akenfa community, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. I was born in yenagoa. I am a graduate of Adult Education/English and Literature.  F.J.M Media: Tell us about your charity foundation, why did you create a charity foundation? The origin of your foundation. Enibo Albert: Enibo Albert Charity Foundation is a non-profit organization aimed at improving lives through education, encouraging the growth of small businesses and talents by making start-up capital, skills and mentorship available and rendering humanitarian support to individuals and communities. The foundation was created to hel...

Friendly: Hard Fighting Next-Gen F.A Suffers late Defeat To FC One Rockets

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Francis Joseph Next Generation Football Academy of Yenagoa suffered a 2-1 friendly defeat to Nigerian National League (NNL) campaigners FC One Rockets at the Eket Township Stadium, Akwa-ibom State. The Match started on a positive note for Next-Gen F.A as they took the game to their host in the early exchanges of the game and went in front through Golden Eaglets Returnee Benjamin Precious in the 10 minutes to give his side a 1-0 lead. The Yenagoa base academy continued to push forward in search of the second goal as the first half grew on but FC One Rockets where able to get themselves together as they went out in search of the equaliser.  With few missed chances for both teams, the Akwa-ibom based side got their equaliser in the 38 minutes courtesy of a well taken freekick from striker Ambrose. With the remaining few minutes of the first half, both side continued to push in search of the go ahead goal but could not find the back of the net as the first half ended in a d...

NPFL: Mizo Target More Goals for Bayelsa United

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Hananeel Jackson Bayelsa United forward Robert Mizo says he is hopeful of a productive campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) after a brilliant start to the season. Mizo's five star performance last Sunday earned the Prosperity Boys 2-1 victory over visitors Wikki Tourist of Bauchi with the striker registering a brace for his side to increase his goal tally for the season to three with two assist. The striker in an interview, said he was elated to be in the score sheet for Bayelsa United having scored in the opening fixture against Dakkada Fc of Uyo, noting that his target for season was to help the Aiteo champions finish in a respectable position at the end of the season. He noted that the win against their group B opponent Wikki Tourist has awaken the spirit of the players, pointing out that his target is to score more goals in the league as they prepare to face Lobi Stars Football Club in Jos this weekend. The former George Turnah talisman, explained...

Bayelsa United Secure First League Victory, as Mizo Net a Brace

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Hananeel Jackson A brace from Robert Mizo in each half gave Aiteo cup champions Bayelsa United a 2-1 victory over visitors Wikki Tourist of Bauchi in match day three of the Nigeria Premier Football League decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa. Technical Adviser of Bayelsa United, Diepreye Teibowei made one change from the starting eleven against Dakkada Fc and Abia warriors with Erukpe Innocent getting his start of the season as Osagie Onisodumeya continued in goalpost ahead of Chijioke Ejiogu. Robert Mizo drew the first blood just before the halftime mark from Endurance Ebedebiri's harder having failed to take advantage of the 37 minute from Daniel Ekpo long range shot that was saved by the visitors goalkeeper Emeka Anyia. Taiwo Abdulrafiu immediately initiated a counter attack that would have resulted to a goal but was blocked by Ogene Elijah abbreviating  the celebration of the jubilant fans at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Apparently not satisfied with the perf...

Bayelsa Scrabble Star Receives International Invitation

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Hananeel Jackson Bayelsa born scrabble queen Akpos Malafakumo Best has been invited for qualifiers of the world scrabble championship in United States of America, USA in June this year. Malafakumo produced an outstanding display in the National Sports Festival amassing a total of four medals, two gold, two silver, a performance that earned her an international invitation in Scrabble. Malafakumo in an interview, said she was elated with the news of her invitation after her brilliant outing in the National Sports Festival in Asaba Delta State, stating that she is focused on qualifying for the championship. With Bayelsa exploit in sports in the last three years, Malafakumo believes that qualifying for the showpiece would further give the State global attention that the state is enjoying, assuring Bayelsans of a sterling outing in the championship. She noted that preparation for the next National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State has commenced in earnest, pointing out tha...