March 26, (THEWILL) – After weeks of non-stop action in other local government areas, attention now shifts to Yenagoa City local government in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
In an opening day fixture at the Ogboloma Centre, Igbogene FC beat Taylor Creek FC by a lone goal. Victor scored the only goal of the encounter in the 14th minute with a clever finish.
The chairman of Yenagoa Local Government Council, Hon. Bulodiseye Ndiwari, took the ceremonial kick-off to officially signal the beginning of action in Yenagoa.
In continuation of matches at the Amassoma Centre of Southern IJAW LGA, Ebiede FC pipped Niger Delta University Faculty of Arts FC by a lone goal with Benjamin Emmanuel scoring the only goal. Fury Titins FC also beat Young Elites FC by the same scoreline.
Also, over the weekend, Kolary FC defeated Saturday FC by a goal to nil at the Amassoma Centre to advance to the next phase of the tournament. Lucky Williams’ strike in the 22nd minute separated the two teams.
Still from Southern IJAW, playing at the Eniwari Centre, Oyoma FC beat Luduon FC 5-4 on penalties, after a barren draw in regulation time while Otuan FC overpowered Amatuburu two nil to qualify for the next round of the showpiece.
From the far-flung Atlantic coastal town of Agge in Ekeremor LGA, Agge FC recorded a 2-1 victory over Agbayama FC to qualify for the next phase of the competition,. Obata Michael scored a brace in the encounter, while Suwaga scored Agbayama FC’s consolation goal.
Earlier on Monday, at the Otuasega Centre in Ogbia LGA, Otuoke FC beat Elebele FC 4-2 on penalties after a two-all draw in regulation time. Oladipe Olawale put Otuoke FC in front in the 14th minute, and Gowon Victor added another in the 36th minute to make it 2-nil at half time.
On resumption of play in the second half, Elebele FC mounted pressure on Otuoke FC, which resulted in a goal by Stephen Bernard. Favour Ogbara levelled up the scores at two all in the 84th minute to take the match to penalty kicks.
In the second encounter of the day at the Otuasega Centre, George Turnah FC took their youthful Great Spencer opponents to the cleaners with a 7-nil drubbing.
Obuji Chukwudi’s double brace in the 7th, 43rd, 58th, and 77th minutes, as well as Jerome Samuel and Dan Elder’s strikes in the 41st and 60th minutes, completed the rowth.
Action continues later today at the various centres in Yenagoa and Ogbia Local Government Areas.
Foundation FC takes on Ikolo FC at 3.00 pm, while Seaside ACCM FC confronts Ayakipiama FC at 1.00 pm.
Both matches are SLATED for the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, BDGS, Yenagoa.
Church of God Mission FC trade tackles with Salvation Ministry, Obunagha by 3.00 pm, while Asene FC of Anyama Ijaw slugs it out with Kolumbia FC at the Ogboloma centre, just as Peace FC entertains Northern Warriors FC by 3.00 pm at the Swali Centre.
At the Polo venue, Ghen FC of Swali will engage Ogbara United by 1.00 pm, Corinthians FC battles Starlight FC by 3.00 pm. And at the Biogbolo/Yenizue-gene centre, Santon FC goes up against Sterling Bank FC at 1.00 pm while Victory FC exchanges fireworks with FC Silina.
At the Tombia venue, Eleven Planet FC will lock horns with Golden Sun Sport Club FC by 1.00 pm just as God’s Promise FC trade tackles with Advance Dreams FA at 3.00 pm.
Creek Heaven Allstars FC will test their strength against Osaro FA when they come against each other at the Kpansia Centre by 3.00 pm while Rangers Selected FC will face Northern D Strikers FC by 1.00 pm.
At the Ogbia centre, Federal University Otuoke FC takes on Redeemed Chapel FC by 1.00 pm and at the Otuasega centre, George Turnah FC battles Otuoke FC at 3.00 pm. Ayalla FC of Okiki will take on New Glory City of Ologi at 3.00 pm.
Milcom FC will keep a date with Emeyal 2 United by 1.00 pm, while Rising Stars FC of Oruma goes up against Chief Street FC of Otuokpoti at 3.00 pm, both at the Imiringi Centre.
In Otuabagi, Jamaica FC will hope to progress when they face Jagas FC, just as Abureni Edema FC will be in for a tough battle when they confront highly rated Citiboi FC at 3.00 pm.
Amos Okioma is a Correspondent at THEWILL
