…as the Curtain Falls on Nigeria’s Biggest Grassroots Tournament…
The Prosperity Cup, Nigeria’s largest grassroots football tournament, has firmly established itself as a breeding ground for future football stars, with its impact now evident across top-tier leagues.
Speaking ahead of the grand finale at Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, expressed satisfaction over the competition’s progress and dividends after years of strategic investments.
A Platform for Future Champions
Akpe highlighted that the tournament has become a springboard for grassroots talents, with several players progressing to Bayelsa United and NPFL clubs, reinforcing the tournament’s mission to develop local footballers.
With over 540 goals scored from 224 matches across 26 centers, the tournament boasts an impressive 2.4% goal ratio per game, showcasing its competitiveness and quality.
Final Showdown Set for June 13
After thrilling third-place matches on Thursday, June 12, the excitement builds for the ultimate showdown:
- Women’s Final: Afini Ladies FC vs. Ezuogha Soccer Academy.
- Men’s Final: Eternal Grace Ministry FC vs. Advance Dreams FA.
High-Profile Guests to Grace the Finals
Governor Douye Diri will host an array of top football dignitaries, including:
- NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau.
- National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko.
- NPFL Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye.
- Nigeria Customs Comptroller General, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi.
- NNL Chairman, George Aluo, among others.
₦50 Million Prize Pool Awaits Winners
Akpe revealed that a ₦50 million prize fund has been set aside, with rewards as follows:
Men’s Category:
🏆 Champion: ₦10,000,000
🥈 Runner-up: ₦5,000,000
🥉 Third Place: ₦2,000,000
🏅 Fourth Place: ₦1,000,000
🎖️ Consolation Prize: ₦500,000
Women’s Category:
🏆 Champion: ₦5,000,000
🥈 Runner-up: ₦2,000,000
🥉 Third Place: ₦1,500,000
🏅 Fourth Place: ₦1,000,000
🎖️ Consolation Prize: ₦500,000
Football’s Finest Moments Await in Yenagoa!
With stars, officials, and football enthusiasts converging, the Prosperity Cup grand finale promises intense action and unforgettable moments. Fans are urged to attend, as the tournament continues to shape Nigeria’s grassroots football future.
