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‎ ‎... As Movers FC, NDU Oilers, Onde United Qualify For LGA Finals   ‎ ‎Sagbama Local Government Area defending champions, Agbere FC of Agbere have been booted out of season 8 of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup.  ‎ ‎Kolobiriowei FC at the Ebedebiri centre shocked Agbere FC by two goals to one to secure a place in the round of 32. ‎Kolobiriowei FC took a surprise lead 13 minutes into the game from Arepade Asu's beautiful finish.  ‎ ‎Agbere FC responded swiftly from Toledo Precious' beautiful delivery to level the scoreline before halftime  ‎ ‎The second half proved tense and a scrappy affair, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances despite the ‎pressure from Agbere FC, Kolobiriowei FC remained resilient at the back while waiting to hit their opponent on the counter.  ‎ ‎Kolobiriowei FC's persistence paid off late in the game when Israel, ...

African champion Mercy Adekuoroye retained her title at the ongoing 4th Governor Douye Diri Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Tuesday, March 31. Adekuoroye, representing Rivers State, defeated Mughentola Ebipatai of Bayelsa State by technical superiority in the women’s 65kg final held at the multipurpose sports hall of the Samson Siasia Complex. Tokere Appah of Defence and Jennifer Okhilie of Edo State won bronze medals in the 65kg category. In the 57kg category, Jumoke Adekoya of Ondo State delivered a brilliant performance, defeating Faith Esouakpo of Edo State in the final. Tanlayefa Bekefale of Bayelsa State and Brenda Godfrey of Delta State claimed bronze medals. In the women’s 53kg final, Mausi Zannli of Lagos State laboured to beat Ayo Esewi of Edo State, while Andrew Woyinkobikiye of Bayelsa State and Bidemi Enukezie of Delta State settled for bronze. Meanwhile, Welson Ebikewenimo of Bayelsa State fought hard to retain his title, securing a decisive p...

‎ ‎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...