February 28 (THEWILL) – The Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup, has once again proven to be a breeding ground for exceptional talent, as Season 5 rising star, Benjamin Precious, continues to make waves with his attacking prowess. The young sensation has taken a significant leap forward in his quest to break into the elite ranks of European football, showcasing his skills and determination on the pitch. His standout performances in the tournament have not only drawn the attention of local fans but also sparked interest from scouts and clubs abroad. With his electrifying pace, clinical finishing, and creative flair, Benjamin Precious is well on his way to carving out a promising future in the sport, embodying the spirit of the Prosperity Cup as a platform for nurturing the next generation of football stars.
Precious, who was the toast of fans and scouts in the SPOCS scouting programme at Remo, Ogun State and in the 3rd Douye Diri International Scouting Tournament in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State, as well as the 2023 Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the “Prosperity Cup” has joined German Bundesliga side, TSG Hoffenheim.
Precious, who helped coach Dreams Football Academy to reach the quarter finals of Nigeria’s largest grassroots football fiesta, is joining the German top flight club, after a brief stint in the Gambian league, where he also put up a brilliant performance.
The 18-year-old Benjamin Precious, joins the class of other Nigerian players like Kevin Akpoguma (2013 to 2015, Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke (2007 to 2011) and Gift Orban, who played significant roles while starring for the Club.
He was signed into the U19 team of TSG Hoffenheim on February 2025.
Speaking on the development at this Thursday’s weekly Prosperity walk, Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri commended the Prosperity Cup organising committee for a job well done.
While congratulating Benjamin Precious on his latest achievements, he urged him to always project his Bayelsa and Ijaw identity. “For the organisers of the Prosperity Cup led by Mr Ono Akpe, I have always been happy with your performance, so keep up the good job, you are doing well !”, he concluded.
Reacting to Benjamin Precious’ latest move, the Director General of the Central Organsing Committee of the Prosperity Cup competition in Bayelsa State, Mr Ono Akpe congratulated the player and expressed satisfaction with his steady rise, describing him as a worthy ambassador of the prosperity cup.
“I know that he will establish himself as a dependable striker, who in turn will pave the way for other players from the Prosperity Cup competition.
“When the COC signed him on , we were very confident that, Precious will do well and I wish him all the best.” On our part, we would stop at nothing to keep on translating Governor Douye Diri’s vision in the institution of the Prosperity Cup, which is to create a platform for hidden football talents across the State to showcase their skills and be spotted as well as serve as a means of livelihood to the players and their families.”
Mr Akpe thanked Governor Diri for the confidence reposed in the organisers of the tournament by supporting the various talent hunt programmes, especially the scouting exercises which have yielded so much benefits with the potential to even do better in the future.
He assured the Governor and Bayelsans of the organisers’ commitment to encourage the growth of the game in the state by providing a level playing ground for every talented footballer to showcase his or her talent.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
