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In the words of Kailash Satyarthi, “The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people.” These words have built a strong conviction amongst the sponsors and organizers of the “Prosperity Cup” – The Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament. The Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament aka Prosperity Cup formally called  Restoration Cup conceptualized during the tenure of Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has prominently placed Bayelsa State on the local and international maps. The tournament whose sole aim is uniting the youth, talent search, attracting tourists as well as football scouts and academies to Bayelsa State may be described as an exuberant activity where intense competition becomes natural while obeying the rules of the game.  Aside academic exploit, youth involvemen...

 ****Shegbelite FC Reaches First Quarter Final in History*** Crusaders Feeders FC seized control of the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup title race as Junior Christopher inspired a crucial 4-1 win over Ogbo United of Ikibiri on Wednesday at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Junior Christopher scored a hattrick to increase his goal tally to ten goals in the competition same with Peter Christopher of Ogbo United who scored the only goal for the Ikibiri side. The Crusaders pointman opened the floodgate of goals eight minutes into the game from a low cross and set up Great Vincent's goal to double the lead for Crusaders Feeders on 17 minute. Few minutes later Peter Christopher scored from a spot kick to give Ogbo United a life line but their expectations were cut short on 68 minute when Junior Christopher fired home to compound Ogbo United woes. Just before the final whistle Junior Christopher capped the victory with a solo effort to make ...

Former Super Eagles forward, Benedict Akwuegbu is confident the present crop of Super Eagles have all it takes to win the 2024 Africa Cup Of Nations, coming up in Ivory Coast next year.  Akwuegbu made this known on Sunday, during a live interview session on a digital Sports Platform,  Family United By Football (FUBF), where he was featured as a special guest.  The Super Eagles qualified for next year's tournament, after defeating Sierra Leone 3-2 in Monrovia, two weeks ago, courtesy of a brace by Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Leceister City forward Kelechi Iheanacho.  The former RC Lens of France Forward said the team has an array of talents capable of winning the biggest African Football Cup tournament for the fourth time. “I am absolutely confident because of the talent, God-given skills, and history of Nigerian football. Akwuegbu said.  "With players like Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and others, we have a great chance of creating some...

Born in Jos, Plateau state on the 3rd of November 1974, young Benedict Akwuegbu attended Fatimah Primary School, before going furthering his education at the prestigious St. Murumba's College, Jos. At St. Murumba's College, the young and talented Ben was active in sports and soon joined the School Football team at the age of 15, while still in form two.  A fortunate stroke of serendipity, however shone on young Benedict Akwuegbu, when the then National U-17 Football Head Coach, Sebastian Brodericks was on the stand, when St. Murumba's College played against Airfoce Military School, a game 16 year old Benedict Akwuegbu shone like  million star. Brodericks had won the first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup for Nigeria in 1985 and thought it was time to discover more talents for the 1989 edition.  Akwuegbu was selected to the U-17 World Cup Final squad in 1989 hosted by Scotland. However, he never had the chance to play as sitting on the bench in all four matches without...

  ***Akenfa, Dream Academy, Dreams Boys FC Seals Round 16 Ticket** The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ on Sunday made a clear statement of intent in their quest to win the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup with a 4-0 thumping of Ikolo FC in a game decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium. The NUJ team proved that apart from writing good stories everyday with catchy headlines for the public that they can also be described as title contenders. Oghene Tari put NUJ FC ahead on 24 minute from Okadi Micah's right footed delivery having squander several scoring chances in the opening ten minutes of the game. Substitute Gbefa Victor doubled the lead for NUJ on 76 minute from the spot kick when Ikolo FC defender Confident Ebisia hacked Sunday Samuel in his danger zone as Gbefa stepped forward to send Ikolo FC goalkeeper the wrong way. Having conceded two goals Ikolo FC mounted pressure on NUJ FC to break John Angese led defence line as NUJ c...

The President of the Independent Grassroots Sport Development Association (IGSDA), High Chief (Amb) Miebi Samson Ogunu is Proposing his sports NGO to  partner with the state government to lunch a campaign organization to sensitize voters , monitor votes and campaign effectively for Diri/ Law Second term bid. Ambassador Miebi Samson Ogunu who was appointed into the board of the state Owned Male team, Bayelsa United on 21 April 2021 has recorded tremendous achievement since he was made board member of the team,  Among them are: , Initiation of monthly most improved player award in the team which has seen the likes Robert Mizo, Favour Martins, Alex Oyawah and Shuaibu winning the awards, he also pioneered and sponsored a bi-weekly preview on home games which has helped informed supporters on the start list , star players , previous away game result and highlights on players  profile of the away team that week. The Brass born Sport  Administrator h...

   ***Otuasega, De Grace, Odioma United Booked Round 16 Ticket*** Biseni United on Friday took control of their round of 32 tie against Okodi FC of Ogbia in the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup with a comfortable 4-0 victory in an encounter decided at the Swali centre. A brace by Celeb Eze on 33 minutes and 46 minutes and Joseph Fobai on 51 as well as a free kick from Tonny Akpagka on 59 was all Biseni United needed to progress to the round of 16 of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football. In the other game at the Swali centre, De Grace FC trounced Amassoma United 3-1 to secure a smooth passage to the round of 16 having scored 10-0 against Yenegwe FC in the preliminary round. At the Nembe centre, last year finalist Odioma United scored two first half goals to book a place in the round of 16, two quick goals from John Bassey on 36 minutes and 37 minute gave the seasiders a 2-1 victory over Apret FC of Imringi. Joel Enegesi's he...