…Tournament Train Changes Direction to Ekeremor and Southern Ijaw LGAs.
Movers FC of Otuasega, Federal University Otuoke, FUO Kings FC; Orashi FC and Kolo Creek United have secured qualifications into the round of 32 of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
Movers FC thrashed Chief Street FC at the Kolo centre to secure a seamless passage into the round of 32, having defeated Emeyal 2 FC and Abagi FC in their previous fixtures in the competition.
Nathaniel Miracle opened the floodgate of goals for Movers FC seven minutes into the game from Azibalua Jerome’s throw-in as he capitalized on Chief Street FC’s defensive slip. Okilo Godgift made it two nil on 11 minutes. Movers FC’s diminutive forward, Ikati Okonto added another to make it three nil on 62 minutes from a long range effort.
Movers FC talisman, Elton Mina on 71 and 84 minutes netted a brace to completely annihilate helpless and hapless Chief Street FC to secure qualification.
Orashi FC at the Otuabagi centre shocked Aperetia FC of Imiringi 3-1 on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation time. Jacobs Ofor put Orashi FC in front on 80 minutes but the Imiringi side responded just before the final whistle from Odias Thomas to drag the encounter into penalty shootout.
Orashi FC to qualify for the round of 32 overpowered Ogbia Academy and the Bayelsa State College of Health Technology, BYCOTECH FC and Aperetia FC to keep their hopes of winning the prize money and trophy in shape.
Kolo Creek United at the Otuasega centre triumphed 4-2 over Emeyal 1 FC on penalties after a two-all draw in regulation time. Enyeribe Wisdom gave Emeyal 1 FC the first goal on 24 minutes. Ogrinya Walson levelled the scoreline on 39 minutes from a header. Prince Ibuaka restored the lead for Kolo Creek United on 39 minutes but Emeyal 1 FC responded on 73 minutes from Miller Prince’s goal.
Kolo Creek United advanced to the round of 32 with wins over Ibelebiri FC of Ibelebiri and RCCG Joyful Assembly FC to qualify.
Federal University Otuoke, FUO Kings FC at the Imiringi centre beat Agholo United of Kolo 9-8 on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation time. Caleb Okipini gave Agholo United the lead on 36 minutes but the FUO Kings FC got their equalizer on 60 minutes from Imiete Victor’s beautiful finish, ensuring that the students go back to their classes with smiles.
FUO Kings FC overpowered Egyptians FC two nil, defeated resilient Oruma FC 4-3 to continue their search for the ₦30,000,000 prize money and trophy.
The final fixtures of matches in the preliminary round of the showpiece will be concluded on Friday 20th March, 2026 at the Otuokpoti centre as Edi 1 FC of Ayakoro tackles Okodi FC, Okodi.
Mini FC of Minibie, Igoni FC, Okoroma United and Mangrove FC from Brass and Nembe Local Government Areas have all qualified to the round of 32 of the tournament.
The Prosperity Cup train will this weekend move to Ekeremor and Southern Ijaw after weeks of exciting football in Brass, Nembe and Ogbia LGAs.
