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"Gov Diri's 5th International Scouting Program Gets Underway in Yenagoa Laddan Bosso, Glen Stahl Lead 8 Other International Scouts to Bayelsa for International Scouting Exercise The 5th Governor Douye Diri International Scouting Program is set to commence on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The program, organized by the Prosperity Cup in collaboration with Tristone Agency, OTP Finland and Red Sapphire Abuja, aims to identify and develop young talents in the state, aligning with Governor Douye Diri's philosophy of empowering youths through sports. Xrymesports.blog.com can report that over 500 youths have been selected from 22 centers from the ongoing  Prosperity Cup Season 6 for a week-long camping exercise in preparation for the U-20 Coach Ladan Bosso and Glen Stahl of Sweden  scouting exercise which will take place from July 1-4, 2024, while a coaching clinic will be held between July 1 and 2 at G...

BAYELSA SWAN HOLDS ELECTIVE CONGRESS**** ***Timinipre Ohia Of NTA Emerges As Chairman*** The much anticipated elections of the Bayelsa chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), have been held in Yenagoa with Mrs Timinipre Ohia of the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), emerging as Chairman. The keenly contested election saw Mrs Timinipre Ohia clinching eleven votes out of twenty one, while her only challenger, Pereolotu Amgbare of The Light Newspaper garnered ten votes. George Ameli of Niger Delta Television (NDTV), who initially was contesting for the office of the Chairman, announced his withdrawal from the race, few minutes to the election. Preye Yabrifa of Glory FM 97.1 was the lone contestant of the office of Vice Chairman, same for Patrick Ndubuisi of Raypower/AIT, who vyied for Secretary and Ekankumo Amgbare of Break Newspaper contesting for the office of the Treasurer, as the trio were returned unopposed. The new executives were sw...

Prosperity Cup 2024: Ogboinbiri FC Crowned Southern Ijaw LGA Champions. ***Southern Ijaw LGA Chairman Reward Champions with Four Hundred Thousand Naira** Ogboinbiri FC have emerged champions of Southern Ijaw in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup local government finals decided at the Oporoma town. Xtrymesports.blog.com reports that Ogboinbiri FC beat Adulama FC 2-0 at Oporoma town to lift the trophy. A goal in each half from Okon Godbless on 24 minute and Daniel Bekowei on 69 minutes gave Ogboinbiri FC the deserved victory. The final which witnessed electrifying football and organic atmosphere was watched by the chairman of Southern Ijaw local government Hon.Target Segibo, vice chairperson, supervisory councilors, political appointees and dignitaries. Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Hon.Target Segibo in a remark, who described football as the biggest unifier said he was satisfied with the performance of both sid...

BAYELSA SET FOR 6TH GOVERNOR DOUYE DIRI INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING PROGRAMME AND COACHING CLINIC … …10 FOREIGN SCOUTS , AGENTS EXPECTED BY 30TH JUNE. The Central Organizing Committee (COC) of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, otherwise known as the Prosperity Cup, says it is set to flag off the 6th edition of the Governor Douye Diri International Scouting Programme and Coaching Clinic for coaches participating in the ongoing competition. Xtrymesports.blog.com reports that the scouting event sponsored by the organisers of Nigeria’s largest Grassroot Football Tournament is in collaboration with Tristone Football Club, OTP Finland, and Red Sapphire According to a statement by Mr Ono K. Akpe, Director General, and Mr Perala Aboro, the Tournament Director/Head Scouting, the international coaching clinic which follows the recently organized refresher course for referees is in line with Governor Douye Diri's commitment to enhancing the capacity, skills, knowledge and empowermen...

BAYELSA SET FOR 5TH GOVERNOR DOUYE DIRI INTERNATIONAL SCOUTING PROGRAMME AND COACHING CLINIC … …10 FOREIGN SCOUTS , AGENTS EXPECTED BY 30TH JUNE. The Central Organizing Committee (COC) of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, otherwise known as the Prosperity Cup, says it is set to flag off the 5th edition of the Governor Douye Diri International Scouting Programme and Coaching Clinic for coaches participating in the ongoing competition. The scouting event sponsored by the organisers of Nigeria’s largest Grassroot Football Tournament is in collaboration with Tristone Football Club, OTP Finland, and Red Sapphire According to a statement by Mr Ono K. Akpe, Director General, and Mr Perala Aboro, the Tournament Director/Head Scouting, the international coaching clinic which follows the recently organized refresher course for referees is in line with Governor Douye Diri's commitment to enhancing the capacity, skills, knowledge and empowerment of Bayelsans through s...

PROSPERITY CUP 2024: ODI UNITED EMERGE AS CHAMPIONS OF KOLGA ***As Bayelsa Deputy Chief of Staff, Former LGA Chairmen Grace Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA Finals*** The train of the ongoing local government council finals of the Bayelsa 's Governor's Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup on Monday, produced a champion in Kolokuma/Opokuma Council Area. Odi United lived up to the expectations of their fans by joining Krusaders Feeders of Ekeremor, Agbere FC of Sagbama, and Kongho United of Brass to emerge as Kolokuma/Opokuma Champions. Two goals in each half from Odi United saw the team defeat the resilient Creek FC 2:1 on match Day-4 of the Prosperity Cup LGA finals. Odi United's forward, Ebilado Achimota drew first blood quite early, about six minutes from kick off, as he caught the defence of Creek FC napping and slotted in the first goal  - a goal that demoralized Creek FC throughout the first half. At the resumption, Creek FC  illuminat...

PROSPERITY CUP SEASON 6: Agbere FC Emerge Sagbama LGA Champions ***As Sagbama Council Chairman Hon Alice Tangi gifts N.5m to Sagbama Champions*** Agbere FC's pursuit of the 2024 Prosperity Cup title gathered momentum after a 3-2 penalty win over Bayelsa United Feeders on Saturday. It was a keenly contested tie between two sides that needed to prove a point following previous seasons' disappointments, especially for Agbere FC, which has successively clinched third place in the last two editions of the tournament.  On the other hand, Bayelsa United Feeders, an offspring of the state owned male team (Bayelsa United), were expected to show that the reason for its creation is yielding results.   But the first half ended without goals from both sides with Bayelsa United Feeders hitting the woodwork with what would have been in contention for the goal of the tournament.  The second half continued with both teams grappling to cease the tempo of the game with Baye...

Prosperity Cup Season 6: Governor Douye Diri Congratulates Organisers as Krusaders Feeders FC Emerge Champions In Explosive Ekeremor LGA Finals*** *** Local Government Finals Continue On Saturday In Sagbama*** Krusaders Feeders FC of Peretorugbene have emerged champions of the Ekeremor Local Government Area of the first local government finals in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup in a pulsating final decided at the Ekeremor Township Stadium on Friday.  The final, which witnessed electrifying football from both sides - Krusaders Feeders FC and Petroleum Boys FC - was watched by the Chairman of Ekeremor Local Government Area, Hon Onniye Isaac, Vice Chairperson, supervisory councilors and other political appointees. Krusaders Feeders FC had to dig deep into their repository of skill, tactics and endurance to beat Petroleum Boys FC 2-1 and lift the trophy. Handsome Surveyor put the Peretorugbene based side ahead in the...

PROSPERITY CUP SEASON 6: EKEREMOR LGA KICKS OFF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINALS... DEPUTY GOVERNOR, SPORTS COMMISSIONER, LGA CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, OTHERS TO GRACE INAUGURAL LGA FINAL... All is now set to host the inaugural local government finals of Nigeria's largest grassroots football tournament in Ekeremor Township stadium, at the headquarters of Ekeremor Local Government Area.  The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the competition announced the commencement in statement on Thursday. According the LOC, winners will emerge at the various local government areas and will be presented with trophies and cash rewards, alongside invitational letters to the coaches of both teams, ahead of the international coaching and scouting clinic. The statement signed by the Director of the tournament, Mr Perela Aboroson, said the Round of 32 of the Prosperity Cup will kick-off after the conclusion of the local government finals. The Prosperity Cup organisers say the move i...

Athletics: Bayelsa Athletes Receive Kits From SamKay Club Preparations towards major and minor sporting events for Alathletes in Bayelsa State received a boost following presentations of kits to the State Athletics Association. Samkay Athletics Club unveiled and presented the kits to athletes in the State on Tuesday. At the brief ceremony held inside the main bowl of the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa, the Founder and Chief Executive of the Sam Kay Athletics Club, Dr. Kola Oredipe said the gesture was to encourage the young and upcoming athletes to aspire to be the best. The move followed his previous actions by the donor, such as the athletics meet foe secondary schools among others. Dr. Oredipe who is the Vice Chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association charged the young athletes to utilize the kits to do the State proud at the forthcoming National Athletics Under 20 and Olympic Trials scheduled for the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo...

Domo Okara: Prosperity Cup Organizers Condole With Family, Bayelsa Queens  ... say he was a hero in Bayelsa State, and the country at large  The organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots Football Tournament, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup has commiserated with Bayelsa Queens Football Club and the entire Okara family over the demise of their coach and son, Domo Okara. Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, in a condolence message on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee (COC), expressed shock and great sadness at the sudden passing of Bayelsa Queens head coach. Xtrymesports.blog.com reports that the the condolence message was contained in a statement released on this Tuesday in Yenagoa.  According to the statement, the sad development that occurred on Saturday, 8th, June, 2024 has left a huge vacuum in the football fraternity, not just in Bayelsa State, but the nation at large given his invaluable contribu...

Domo Okara: Prosperity Cup Organizers Condole With Family, Bayelsa Queens ... say he was a hero in Bayelsa State, and the country at large  The organizers of Nigeria's biggest grassroots Football Tournament, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup has commiserated with Bayelsa Queens Football Club and the entire Okara family over the demise of their coach and son, Domo Okara. Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, in a condolence message on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee (COC), expressed shock and great sadness at the sudden passing of Bayelsa Queens head coach. Xtrymesports.blog.com reports that the the condolence message was contained in a statement released on this Tuesday in Yenagoa.  According to the statement, the sad development that occurred on Saturday, 8th, June, 2024 has left a huge vacuum in the football fraternity, not just in Bayelsa State, but the nation at large given his invaluable contributions to football ...

Prosperity Cup: University of Africa, Toru-orua FC Wins First Game One of the tertiary institutions participating in the ongoing Bayelsa's Governor Football Tournament, University of Africa, Toru-Orua has progressed to the next round after beating their opponents in their first game. Xtrymesportsblog.com reports that the 'school boys' proved not to be push overs, as they defeated Eric FC of Ogobiri by two goals to one, at Ebedebiri. The game started with both sides marching each other with their eyes on goal, but it was UAT FC that conceded first, ending the first half with a goal down due to error from the goal keeper.  Nevertheless, just ten minutes into the second half UAT FC was awarded a penalty due to a mistake from the opposing defender, and Agbori Frank stepped up to send the goal keeper the wrong direction to draw level.  The goal motivated the school boys, and they took possession, recording about 60% 40%. The pressure became unbearable for...

Anyama FC Record Big wins in Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament.               ***Movers FC, Hummels Stars FC, Abureni FC, Bayelsa United Feeders and Agbere FC Secure Victories** 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 Brigade FC at the Onuebum center Azibapu Vincent put Anyama FC ahead five minutes into the game from a smooth finish to unsettle Wai Brigade FC. Godgift Agala and David Odiba compounded the woes of Wai Brigade FC to make it 3-0 just before the halftime mark. Anyama FC continued with their dominant display on resumption as Godgift Agala netted his brace on 64 minute making it 4-0 just as David Odiba and Azibapu Vincent completed their brace on 71 and 76 minutes respectively to qualify for the next phase of the showpiece. In the last game at the Onuebum center, Hummels Stars F...