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The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has expressed readiness ahead of  the 2nd Governor Diri National Wrestling Classics as over 800 Wrestlers across the country from different states and clubs compete for honours.  The National Classics which will hold at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, from August 4th to 10th, 2023, will serve as qualifiers for the forthcoming Pre-Olympic World championships in Serbia. Speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa,  the president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation Champion Daniel Igali said that Nigerians should expect Wrestling at its best in the National Classics. Champion Igali noted that the records in the wrestling federation at international events speak volumes for the federation, adding that the nation’s athletes are prepared for the Classics in Yenagoa.  While reflecting on the talents at the disposal of the Wrestling Federation, Champion  ...

Crusaders FC Wins N5m Star Prize President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has praised the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his “outstanding contributions” to the growth of grassroots football in Nigeria.  The NFF boss urged other Nigerian leaders to emulate the Bayelsa governor in developing football and other sports in general. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, in a statement on Monday, quoted Gusau as stating this when he led a delegation of the federation on a courtesy visit shortly after witnessing the finals of the Bayelsa Governor’s Prosperity Cup competition held at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, on Sunday. He said it was first of its kind to have 214 teams and more than 5,000 players participate in one football tournament, adding that the NFF had no choice but to grace the grand finale.  While assuring the state government of the federation’s partnership in subsequent edit...

    ***Bayelsa Government to Construct Ten New Pitches Across the State** Crusaders Feeders FC of Peretorugbene have emerged champions of the 5th edition of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament christened the Prosperity Cup. The Ekeremor side beat De Grace FC of Yenagoa 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Junior Christopher put Crusaders Feeders FC in front on 23 minute from a beautiful interchange of play from Moses Anthony and Ebiotu Boleigha as Junior Christopher slotted in the ball to send the jubilant Peretoru fans to celebration. De Grace FC immediately responded in an exhilarating fashion on 26 minute but the Ekeremor side should thank their goaltender Gas Gbansele for pushing the ball away off his goal post. Just before the break Crusaders Feeders FC almost doubled the lead from Junior Christopher's cross but went wide as they continued to mount pressure on De Grace FC. De Grace FC w...

   ***as Dignitaries Arrive Yenagoa Ahead of Sunday Showdown** Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament christened the Prosperity Cup losers final on Saturday produced dramatic a penalty shootout as Agbere FC of Sagbama beat Dream Boys FC of Odi 14-13 on penalties after 1-1 in regulation time. Goru Jason put the academy side ahead on 24 minute from a well connected pass to beat the Agbere FC defence line having controlled the game. The coach Ebi Amula's tutored side sat back to defend relying on counter attack but the Odi based academy starved Agbere FC of the ball as they continued to be in search of the ball. Dream Boys FC searched for what could be the security goal in the second half with the introduction of a few players but the Agbere Sagbama side kept them from their danger zone with the hope of getting the leveller. When it seemed like Dream Boys FC of Odi were going to clinch the third place trophy Gibere Akpico restored Agbere FC hopes on 89 minutes t...

The final of the 2023 Bayelsa Governors Football Tournament tagged "Prosperity Cup" between De Grace FC vs Crusaders Feeders Peretoru will kick-off on Sunday, 30th July 2023. Here are the match stats ahead of the blockbuster encounter. *ROAD TO THE FINAL* CRUSADERS FEEDERS PERETORU  *PRELIMINARY ROUND*  Peretoru1 FC 0-3 Crusaders Feeders Peretoru Crusaders Feeders Peretoru 3-0 Pinakiri Larama FC 0-3 Crusaders Feeders Peretoru *ROUND OF 32*  Crusaders Feeders Peretoru 15-0 Everton Academy, Ikolo  *ROUND OF 16*  Crusaders Feeders Peretoru 4-1 Ogbo Utd, Ikibiri  *Quarter Final*  Crusaders Feeders Peretoru 2-1 Bayelsa United Feeders  *Semi-final*  Agbere FC 1-2 Crusaders Feeders Peretoru *TOTAL NUMBER OF GOALS SCORED*  32 *AVERAGE GOALS SCORED PER MATCH* 4.6 *GOALS CONCEDED* 3 *AVERAGE GOALS CONCEDED PER MATCH*   0.42 *PENALTY WIN* = None  *FORM GUIDE* WWWWWWW *TOP GOAL SCORER* = Junior Christopher 11 g...

  ***GOV DIRI TO DECLARE TOURNAMENT CLOSED ON SUNDAY*** The stage is set for the Final of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament christened the "Prosperity Cup" after months of football hostilities. 214 teams registered for this year's edition and played games across 24 centers in the eight local government areas of the State. In the Final game, Crusaders Feeders FC of Peretorugbene from Ekeremor Local Government Area will engage De Grace FC of Yenagoa on Sunday 30th, July, 2023 at the Samson Siasia Stadium by 3pm. Director General of the Prosperity Cup Mr Ono Akpe in a statement says the state  Governor Douye Diri will perform the kick-off supported by the Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Speaker of the the State House of Assembly Rt Hon. Abraham Ingobere, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Daniel Igali amongst other dignitaries.  Also expected to grace the occasio...

Golden Sun Sports Club and Crystal Stars FC have qualified for the final of the women's maiden edition of the Bayelsa State Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup. Golden Sun Sports Club humbled Niger Delta University NDU Queens FC 6-1 to reach the final of the women's Prosperity Cup. Goals from Rowland Victory, a brace from Dumber Nana, Ogele Joy, ThankGod Brake and Ogwu Young Glory as well as consolation from Asigo Gloria put the Yenagoa side into the final. Earlier Crystal Stars FC of Yenagoa triumphed 3-0 over Peremor Soccer Academy in a game decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium. Sabina Iwomari put Crystal Stars FC ahead 10 minutes into the game. Favour John doubled the lead for Crystal Stars FC on 17 minute to compound Peremor Soccer Academy woes, Pere Richeal on 56 minutes sealed the victory for the Yenagoa based team. NDU Queens FC and Peremor Soccer Academy will now shift their attention to the losers final of the competitio...