Bayelsa Starlets Academy of Yenagoa, affiliated to FC Barcelona of Spain, came from two goals down to beat Uchenna Kanu Football Academy of Akwa Ibom State 3-2 in a Matchday One fixture of the ongoing Nationwide League One U-19 Youth League decided at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday, 16th August, 2026.
Starlets produced one of the tournament’s biggest comebacks to defeat the Akwa Ibom-based side, Uchenna Kanu FA. James Anthony put Uchenna Kanu FA in front from a close effort while Augustine Daniel doubled the lead for the visitors.
Despite the scoreline, Starlets did not relent in their possessive style of play, mounting pressure on their opponents and their efforts paid off on 37 minutes with Jude Onisoya scoring from a 30 yard shot to make it 2-1, having failed to convert several scoring chances in the opening minutes of the game.
Substitute Uduak Joel levelled the scoreline before half time, from Micah Kilete’s beautiful delivery.
Kilete Micah on 71 minute made it 3-2 from Christopher James’ brilliant effort to slot in the ball. Up next, Bayelsa Starlets will be facing local rivals, Bayelsa United Feeders in their second fixture on Tuesday, 18th August, 2026 at the Samson Siasia Stadium at 3.00pm.
Dolphins ACA FC of Port Harcourt, in the second tie of the day white-washed Obago FA by five goals to one in what could best be described as a Port-Harcourt affair while Bayelsa United Feeders in the last encounter, played out a one-all draw with Benedi FC of Rivers State as Ayeke Godbless continues his brilliant form.
Bayelsa Starlets Head Coach, Freeborn Onome in his post-match reaction, commended the lads for the team’s resilient spirit, pointing out that the attention of the team has moved to their next tie against Bayelsa United Feeders.
Also, Uchenna Kanu FA Coach Adesola Ali, attributed their loss to the team’s lack of concentration when they took the lead, pointing out that the lads have learnt from their mistakes and would bounce back in their next fixture on Tuesday.
Bayelsa Starlets Begin NLO Youths League On a Winning Note
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