May 08, (THEWILL) — All is now set for the final of Season 8 of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup and the historic signing of the MoU of the FC Barcelona-affiliated Bayelsa Starlets Academy.
The final will see Okoroma United of Okoroma from Nembe Local Government Area lock horns against Akinima/Biogbo of Ogboloma at 3.00 pm in the men’s final, as defending champions, Afini Ladies of Amarata battle Active Ladies of Agudama in the women’s final at 1.00 pm at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa
This was contained in a statement signed by Tournament Director, Mr Ebi Avi, ahead of the grand finale of Season 8 of the showpiece.
The statement notes that the winner of this year’s tournament will smile to the bank with the sum of ₦30,000,000, the second placed team will receive ₦10,000,000, the third placed MLDM FC on Thursday, 7th of May, got ₦5,000,000, while Krosaders, who finished 4th, smiled home with the sum of ₦2,000,000.
According to him, the champions of the women’s category will go home with ₦10,000,000; second place, ₦5,000,000; third place, ₦2,000,000; and 4th place, ₦1,000,000, along with other consolation prizes.
The statement notes that the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, is the chief host, Dr Peter Akpe, the Deputy Governor of the State, will serve as the guest of honour, while the Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr Daniel Igali, is the host, describing this year’s competition as historic.
It explains that the Managing Director/CEO, Premium Trust Bank, Dr Emmanuel Efe Emefienim, will be the special guest of honour, former NFF President, Mr Amaju Pinnick, will chair the occasion, with the chairman of the Nigeria National League, NNL, Mr George Aluo, also expected to grace the final.
The statement further explains that the Guests of Honour include Managing Director/CEO, Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr Samuel Ogbuku; Director General, National Institute of Sports, Comr Philip Shaibu and Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General, National Sports Commission, among other dignitaries.
Mr Avi added that there will be lots of side attractions, including a raffle draw, free branded jerseys for the first 50 spectators, and free health check for the first 200 spectators to arrive at the stadium, courtesy of Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme (BHIS).
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
