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YENAGOA CITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY INVITED TO REPRESENT NIGERIA AT BANGKOK SUPERCUP 2027

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__ADA GWEGWE CALLS ON BAYELSA GOVT, NDDC, NCDMB, BANKS & CORPORATES TO SUPPORT NIGER DELTA KIDS__ History is about to be made as  Yenagoa City Football Academy, (YCFA) has received an official invitation to represent Nigeria at the prestigious Bangkok SuperCup 2027 in Thailand. The tournament will feature the best U-12 and U-14 teams from around the world. For Coach Ada Gwegwe and the management of YCFA, this is more than a tournament. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Niger Delta kids to showcase their talent on the global stage. “This invitation is a validation of the hard work we’ve been doing in the creeks and communities of the Niger Delta,” Coach Ada Gwegwe said.   “Our U-12 and U-14 boys have trained with heart, discipline, and hope. Bangkok 2027 is their chance to fly the Nigerian flag and tell the world that talent in the Niger Delta is world-class.” 150+ YOUTH BENEFITING FROM THE VISION Today, over 15...

HON. SAMUEL BUNAS TO HOST YENAGOA CITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY AHEAD OF 8-NATION U-14 TOURNAMENT:

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As part of preparations for the forthcoming 8-Nation U-14 Football Tournament in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Hon. Chief Samuel Michael Bunas will host players and officials of Yenagoa City Football Academy (YCFA) at his office in Yenagoa on Tuesday, 21st July, 2026. The tournament, organised by CEADER Football Academy, will feature young football talents from eight nations and is aimed at promoting youth football development across Africa. Hon. Samuel Bunas, the flag bearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Yenagoa Constituency I in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, is widely recognised for his unwavering commitment to grassroots development.  Over the years, he has consistently supported Yenagoa City Football Academy and several other youth-focused initiatives across Bayelsa State. Speaking ahead of the courtesy visit, the President of Yenagoa City Football Academy, Coach Ada Nathan Gwegwe, said the meeting would provi...

Primary School Mates Call on Sagbama Constituency III to Vote Massively for Ebizi Brown

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      Hon. Chief Mrs. Ebizi Ndiomu Brown The Former Primary School classmates of Hon. Chief Mrs. Ebizi Ndiomu Brown have appealed to the people of Sagbama Constituency III to come out in large numbers and re-elect her, describing her as a humble, compassionate, and dedicated leader who has remained committed to the welfare of her people.          Evangelist Moses Nagogo Bako The appeal came after activities marking the 60th birthday celebration of the lawmaker, where friends, associates, political leaders, community members, and well-wishers gathered to celebrate her life and years of public service. Speaking with journalists after the event, Evangelist Moses Nagogo Bako, CEO of Soccer Queens and a long-time friend and primary school mate of Hon. Ebizi Brown, described her as a woman of integrity whose passion for service has remained evident from childhood. According to Evangelist Bako, "Ebizi Brown has always ...

Prosperity Cup 2026: Mini FC Secures Next Round Qualification‎

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‎...As Nembe LGA Prelims Get Underway ‎ ‎Mini FC of Minibie have qualified for the next phase of Nigeria's biggest grassroots football showpiece, the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Mini FC humbled Sangana FC of Sangana by four goals to two in an encounter decided at the Sangana centre in Brass Local Government Area of the State. ‎ ‎Forward, Olali Agebanua put Mini FC in front eight minutes into the game as he dribbled past Sangana defenders to find the back of the net. Prince Yabei doubled0 the lead on 29 minutes from a well-delivered free kick to beat Sangana FC goalkeeper, Eli Dressman.  ‎ ‎Nelson Olali on 38 minutes added salt to the injuries of the Sangana FC side with a brilliant finish to make it three nil just before the halftime mark. Despite the score line in the first half, the Sangana side did not relent in their search for goal as it paid off on 50 minutes when Amazi Iniwei pulled one back for Sangana FC...

Bomo Clan Unity Tournament: Hon. Charles Ebidei Backs Grassroots Football in Southern Ijaw.

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By Yakubu Muhammad  Bomo Clan Unity Tournament: Hon. Ebidei Charles Backs Grassroots Football in Southern Ijaw. The Bomo Clan Unity Football Tournament in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has received a significant boost following the generous sponsorship of Hon. Charles Ebidei In a move widely applauded by stakeholders, the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area Political Secretary reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment and sports development at the grassroots, noting that investing in community football remains one of the most effective ways to engage young people positively and promote unity across the Bomo Clan. As part of the support package, customised sets of jerseys and footballs were officially presented to the 18 registered clubs participating in the competition. Hon. Ebidei also announced attractive prize money for the tournament.  The eventual winners will go home with ₦1.5 million, while the second-...

Prosperity Cup and its Journey To Success.

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‎By Hananeel Jackson               Ono Akpe, D.G. Prosperity Cup   ‎A renowned American wrestler and entrepreneur, Dwayne Johnson once said “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” ‎This timeless quote from Dwayne Johnson has continued to be the driving force of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup, formerly known as Restoration Cup. ‎Since 2015 when the tournament was conceptualized by the former governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the spectacle has continued to be the bedrock for many grassroots footballers in Bayelsa with some plying their trades with different European clubs ensuring that the dream of the vision bearer, Mr. Ono Akpe is realized. In the maiden edition in 2015, the tournament witnessed 110 teams in participation with Ewo-ama FC of Brass Local Government Area emerging champions, defe...

Prosperity Cup Organizers Seal Barcelona Partnership Deal

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‎... As Organizers Intensify Preparations Ahead of Season 8 Edition Organisers of the Bayelsa Governor's Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, have signed a huge partnership deal with Spanish football giants, Barcelona FC ahead of the 2026 edition of the football spectacle.    Director General of the Prosperity Cup, Mr Ono Akpe disclosed this while briefing journalists at a pre-event World Press Conference held at the Golden Tulip Resort, Onopa, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.     Mr Akpe noted that officials of FC Barcelona will arrive Yenagoa on Monday, February 23 through Wednesday, 25, 2026 for an international coaching clinic to be organized in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Sports Development and the Bayelsa State Football Association, BFA. ‎The DG hinted that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)-certified capacity building training, which would comprise theoretical as well as pra...