From Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa
The organisers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football fiesta, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity Cup have fixed Thursday, April 17, 2025 for the draws of the women’s version of the tournament.
This was contained in a statement signed by the chairman of the female tournament committee, Mr Ebi Avi and made available to our correspondent in Yenagoa, ahead of Thursday draws at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
According to him, the draws will take place immediately after the weekly Prosperity walk at the main bowl of the Samson Siasia Stadium with the governor, Senator Douye Diri expected as special guest of honour.
The statement advised participating teams to send a representative each for the draws session, while also urging the teams to submit their registration forms before 5.00p.m. on Tuesday 15th of April, 2025.
Mr. Ebi Avi explained that failure to comply with the directive means that such a team has withdrawn from the tournament, pointing out that he was pleased with the number of registered female teams.
He urged all the participating teams to abide by the rules and regulations of the tournament in order not to be disqualified, stressing that the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe and his team were desirous of discovering more home grown players who could break into the Bayelsa Queens fold.
The seasoned broadcaster thanked the governor, Senator Douye Diri and his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and the commissioner for Sports Development, Dr Daniel Igali for creating an enabling environment for girls in the state to showcase their talents.
