The organizers of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament (Prosperity Cup) have announced a slight change in the schedule of the final matches due to unforeseen circumstances.
The new schedule is as follows:
_Friday, July 19:_
– Para Soccer Final: 1:00pm
– Women’s Third Place Match: Niger Delta Queens take on Afini Ladies by 3:00pm
_Saturday, July 20:_
– Third Place Match would be between Bayelsa United Feeders and Kongho FC of Brass at 11:00am.
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-The Grand finale would see NDU QUEEN’S take on Peremor Soccer Academy at the
Women’s Final by 1:00pm
While the final of all finals would see Ogbionbiri Utd of Southern Ijaw trade tackles with Nembe City FC of Nembe at the Men’s Final by 3:00pm
All matches will be played at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex.
Distinguished Guests include:
– Chairman of the Occasion: Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development
– Special Guest of Honor: His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State
– Guests of Honor:
– Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources
– Dr. Sam Ogbuku, MD, NDDC
– Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigerian Football Federation.
Host: Hon. Daniel Igali, Commissioner for Sports Development.
Tournament Promoter and Chief Host: His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State
“We invite the general public to come en masse and support these great teams at these exciting matches.”
According to Perela Aboro, Tournament Director, “We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the reschedule and look forward to a thrilling grand finale of Prosperity Cup 2024.”
The event is powered by a range of esteemed organizations, including:
– Century Group
– Premium Trust Bank
– Grooming Centre
– Amadeus University
– NCDMB
– Board of Internal Revenue
– RedTech
– Aqualina Waters
– AYALLA Waters and
– Red Sapphire
The statement therefore enjoyed all well meaning Nigerians to participate in the exciting display of grassroots football at its best
