May 27, (THEWILL)- Opokun United and Sabageria FC are through to the next round of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa State Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup.
While Opokun United thrashed Ijaw United 4-1 in the first game decided at the Kaiama Centre on Sunday, Sabageria FC, in the second fixture of the tournament, whipped Dream Boys 3-2.
Similarly, Odi FC, at the Ekpuwari-Opokuma Center, trounced Opokun Selected FC 4-0, while Sir Temple FC lost 1-3 to Adaka FC at the same Centre on Saturday.
The Ogbolomabiri Center decided at the Kolo pitch saw Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) Feeders beat GD Foundation FC 1-0 to secure a narrow passage. Okoroma FC also qualified for the next round with a 4-2 victory over Okoroba FC at the Nembe Centre after a draw in regulation time.
At the Ekeremor Center in Ekeremor LGA, Petroleum Boys FC proved too strong for Isampou FC as they went past their opponent 3-0 on penalties after a barren draw to qualify for the next round.
Matches continue at different Centres across the state this week. While Creek FC will take on Sampou United FC at the Kaiama Centre on Monday, Ogboinbiri FC will entertain Young Stars FC at 1pm at the Oporoma Center on Tuesday.
According to the Tournament Director, Mr. Perela Aboroson, Ward 10 Pro FC will face NSBSÂ FC at the Amassoma Centre by 1pm, while Team Mates FC will lock horns with NDU Civil Engineering by 3pm on Tuesday.
He explained that O Block FC, on Wednesday, will square up with Triumphant FC at the Amassoma Centre in the first match of the day, while Oporoma FC will take on Adulama FC in the second game by 3pm.
About the Author
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
