The highly anticipated Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament is set to commence its Scouting and Screening Programme from Wednesday, June 4th to Saturday, June 6th, 2025 at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex.
This programme aims to uncover and nurture talented young footballers across Bayelsa State, providing them with opportunities to participate in local and international scouting events. A list of initially selected players will be published on the tournament’s official website and social media platforms, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all interested parties.
Call to Coaches and Managers
Tournament organizers urge coaches, managers, and relevant stakeholders to grant their players access to this valuable programme, which is poised to develop and elevate emerging football talents in the region.
Coordination and Officials
The scouting and screening process will be overseen by experienced professionals, including:
- Rev. Vincent Dowell (Head, Community Relations and Governmental Affairs)
- Werepre Diegbegha, DFA
- Coach Ada Gwegwe
- Coach Richard Bubugha
- Coach Diepreye Teibowei (Technical Adviser)
Final Screening Players
The final screening will feature an impressive lineup of young footballers from various clubs, listed below.
Invited Players and Clubs
| Club Name | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| Victory FC | Ebipado Ebitari |
| Siuna FC | Bina Sagbamawei |
| Milcom FC | Bomowei Demmotei |
| Kolo FC | Eki David |
| Global CFA | Walter Ayibakuro |
| Movers FC | Mina Elton |
| Experience FC | Daniel Pindiri |
| Royal Allstars | Jonathan Peres |
| Divine Grace FC | Kelvin Sakue, Frank Sugene |
| Northern Warriors | Ibrahim |
| Bayelsa UTD Feeders | Endrick Nwadike, Godswill Kenus, Uduak Jeol, Victor Williams, Daniel Austin, Stanley Idon Amon, Amon Stanley, Denven Christian, Pinna Sagbamaowei |
| Better Days FC | Patrick Tovie |
| Abureni FC | Jonathan Menidi |
| Jagas FC | Amamic Wedigranoba |
| Apritia FC | Happiness Azibaiamughonara |
| Victory Valt | Kilete Micah, Fedrick Owede |
| Amangala FC | Sylvanus Azibaonin |
| Emeyal FC | Idatus Miller |
| Unmerciful FC Otuaba | Victor Imeta |
| Wings FC | Omosuya Wisdom, Zilayefa Burupamo |
| Federal Uni Otueke FC | Peres, Adele, Eleyi Divine Chimmerize, Adela O, Prezi Joy, Emmanuel O |
| Kolany FC | Ebiludu Williams |
| NDU FC | Danny Olodo, Isaiah Israel, Moses Emos |
| PNA FC | Justin Ekuso, Undutimi Clinton, Pere Lecktor, Ebi Dani, Inidurimi Clinton, Dennis Ebimobowei, Emmanuel Tuboreiem |
| Finy Titans | Young Star Pereladei, Eziyai Frank, Sanzu Ken Clinton, Sanzu Clinton |
| Ebieue FC | Kanza Amain, Favour Temain, Benjamin, Wogi Ebiowei |
| Koluama UTS FC | Adewale Amusan, Tony Alao, Austine Abari, Desmond Justin |
| Eric FA | Isaiah Irofukemi, Peter Egbebo, Atabala Honest |
| Corinthians FC | Emmanuel Okpapa, Ifiemi Opukeme |
| Pioneer FC | Kelly Diamond |
| Afini FC | Olwer Kante |
| Respect FC | Eze |
| Ayalla FC | Peter Ramson |
| Eleven Planet FC | Solomon Thompson, Friday Ambo |
(Get More names available on the official tournament platform.)
Age Limit Advisory
It is important to note that players above the age of 22 are not eligible for the screening, even if invited.
With the collective effort of officials, stakeholders, and football enthusiasts, the tournament looks forward to discovering and developing the next generation of football stars in Bayelsa State.
Signed:
Ono K. Akpe
Director General, Prosperity Cup
