‎The search for talents that will form the core of the Bayelsa Starlets U-15 academy, an affiliate of FC Barcelona, ‎has begun in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.‎‎The two-week scouting tournament features 18 Bayelsa based academies that have been divided into four groups from where two will progress from each of the groups fy the quarter final stage of the tournament.‎In yesterday’s opening…

‎… Describe Him As An Exemplary, Dedicated Leader‎‎Organizers of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup have congratulated the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku on his emergence as the paramount ruler of Ayakoro Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.‎‎Deputy Director General of the tournament,…

Following the successful conclusion of the 2026 edition of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, organisers of the competition have concluded arrangements for the official presentation of cash prizes to all the winners. The event is scheduled to hold at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Ovom, Yenagoa on Thursday, May 21, 2026 immediately after the Prosperity…

…As Participants Commend Organizers for Academy Initiative‎‎The process of establishing the FC Barcelona-affiliated Bayelsa Starlet Academy, has begun in earnest with the commencement of an Under-19 Tournament/Screening programme, in Yenagoa. A total of 70 players in the U-15 and U-19 categories are participating in the three-day exercise.‎‎It will be recalled that last week, during the grand…

…As Bayelsa State Government Signs FC Barcelona MoU ‎ ‎Okoroma United of Okoroma from Nembe Local Government Area and debutants, Active Ladies of Agudama have emerged the men and women’s champions of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football fiesta, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup. ‎ ‎Okoroma United pipped hard-fighting Akinima/Biogbo one nil to win a historic…

‎‎Football enthusiasts in Bayelsa State have described the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup as a “movement” that has changed the fortunes of grassroots football in the nation. ‎‎They made the assertion at Rhythm FM 94.7 during an interactive session with organizers of the tournament. ‎‎A caller, Royal Prince lauded the idea of the tournament, saying that since…

‎… As Women’s Semi Finals, Scouting Programme Get Underway‎‎More Quarter-Finalists have emerged in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged Prosperity Cup, with the boys now being separated from the men.‎‎Citiboi Feeders at the Golf pitch, Onopa pipped Izuo Gillette FC of Kpansia by a lone goal courtesy of Asanga Winner’s 89th minute…

‎Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, have commended the Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) for its immense support towards the growth of the competition.‎‎The commendation was made by the Director General of the tournament, Mr Ono Akpe, while presenting the tournament’s branded…