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As Football Club Barcelona prepares to activate their International Advisory role with the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, two key technical staff who will be central to the partnership are Bernat Villa Gorriz and Alberto Lafuente Rincón. Bernat Villa Gorriz is an experienced football coach, technical director, and football development specialist. He has over 15 years professional experience in elite player development, coaching education, and international football projects. With a degree in Industrial Engineering and the UEFA-A Coaching License, combining strong analytical skills with high-level coaching expertise, Gorriz began his coaching career in Catalonia, working with well-known clubs such as youth-focused CF Damm, Atlètic Sant Just FC, and Sant Cugat FC.  From these experiences, he built a solid foundation in youth development and competitive football. In 2013, he joined FC Barcelona as a coach at the Barça Academy, contributing to the devel...

‎Organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, say it is inviting all medical personnel serving as Medics in the tournament and participating teams to register for the forthcoming intensive medical training ahead of the competition.  ‎ ‎This was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in preparation for Season 8 of the tournament.  ‎ ‎According to him, the training would start from the 19th through the 21st of February, 2026 at the Government House clinic in Yenagoa, pointing out that the essence of the programme is to equip all the medics with the fundamentals before the commencement of the tournament. ‎ ‎He noted that apart from prize money and the ultimate trophy, the organizers are working round the clock to ensure that every department is equipped with knowledge in order to be acquainted with contemporary trends while discharging their duties.  ‎ ‎...

‎... 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...