…As Pre-season Tournament Reaches Semi-Finals Stage
The Bayelsa United/Prosperity Cup Pre-season Tournament has continued to showcase top grassroots football talent in the state, as the Interim Board of Bayelsa United intensifies its rebuilding process to return the club to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
The tournament is designed to discover homegrown players who will be drafted into Bayelsa United.
Participants include the 2026 Prosperity Cup quarter-finalists, a few Yenagoa-based teams, and Ereme Jackson FC of Port Harcourt.
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After days of eye-catching matches among the 12 participating teams, the semi-finalists have emerged. They are Bayelsa Starlets, Bayelsa United Feeders, Krosaders FC, and Ereme Jackson FC.
In the semi-final fixtures slated for Monday, Krosaders FC of Peretorugbene will face Ereme Jackson FC of Port Harcourt in the first game at 1:00pm, while Bayelsa Starlets will take on Bayelsa United Feeders in the second semi-final at 3:00pm.
Both matches will take place at the Samson Siasia stadium, Yenagoa.
Speaking on the progress so far, the Chairman of the Interim Management Board of Bayelsa United Football Club, Dr. Peter F. Singabele*, said:
”This tournament is the foundation of our rebuilding agenda. We are committed to scouting and nurturing Bayelsa talents who can compete at the highest level and restore Bayelsa United to its rightful place in the NPFL. The quality we have seen here gives us confidence that the future is bright.”
