By our Reporter The Director of Sports in the Bayelsa State Sports Council, Sir Braveman Wodi, has praised the late football administrator, Hon. Anthony Akpoebi Ogola, popularly known as ‘Tony Ogola (Baba T)’ in sports circles. Sir Braveman said that since he encountered the late Ogola in the year 2003 …
Read More »Prosperity Cup: Anyama FC Record Big Win in Season 6
… As Movers FC, Hummels Stars FC, Abureni FC, Bayelsa United Feeders and Agbere FC secure Victories By our Reporter Anyama FC of Ogbia on Friday made a clear statement of intent in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament christened ‘The Prosperity Cup’ with an emphatic 6-0 victory over WAI …
Read More »Prosperity Cup Season 6: Six Teams Qualify for Round of 32
By our Reporter More teams have qualified for the round of 32 of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup, after weeks of electrifying football in different centers. The latest team to book a place in the round of 32 of Nigeria’s prestigious …
Read More »Prosperity Cup: Pereowei Scores first Hat-trick in Season 6
By our Reporter Sariki Pereowei of Teammate United on Tuesday registered the first hat-trick of the season six of the Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup to propel his side to a spectacular victory. Teammate United spanked NDU Civil Engineering FC 4-1 in an encounter decided at …
Read More »Bayelsa Football: ‘Prosperity Cup’ Unveils International Scouting Programme, Coaching Clinic
… as Ex-Internationals Lead International Scouts to Yenagoa By our Reporter The highly anticipated scouting program of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament will kick off on June 30, 2024, bringing together international scouts and coaches led by Mr. Peter Nieketien and coordinated by Kelvin Etemike. Mr. Nieketien is the Chief …
Read More »NWFL Commends Bayelsa Govt on Sports Development
By our Reporter The Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Board has commended the Bayelsa State Government for its commitment to the growth and development of female football in the country. Chairperson of the NWFL, Mrs. Nkechi Obi, made the commendation when the board members paid a courtesy visit to the …
Read More »Prosperity Cup: Organizers end Refresher Course for Referees in Bayelsa
By our Reporter The one-day capacity building seminar for Bayelsa referees organized by the LOC of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup, has come to an end. The seminar which was in partnership with the Bayelsa State Football Association held at the …
Read More »NWFL Super 6: Bayelsa Queens’ Coach Commends Team’s Performance
By our Reporter Bayelsa Queens’ head coach, Domo Okara says his side will continue to improve as the ongoing Nigeria Women Premier Football League (NWFL) Super Six in Yenagoa progresses. The Prosperity Girls are currently first on the log with 7 points after three games, winning two and a draw, …
Read More »Viable Associations key to Sports Development ~ Igali
… Charges Bayelsa Table Tennis Association to produce Olympic Stars By our Reporter The Commissioner of Sports Development, Bayelsa State, Daniel Igali has called on sports associations in the state to produce Olympic stars as he notes that effective and efficient associations are critical to developing the industry. Daniel Igali …
Read More »Bayelsa’s Prosperity Cup Kicks off in 8 LGAs, 22 Centers
By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the ‘Prosperity Cup,’ kicked off Tuesday, May 21, in Brass Local Government Area. Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri represented by his deputy Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo last week took the symbolic kick-off of this …
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