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By: Odieh Ramon, Yenagoa. Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, say it is inviting all medical personnel serving as Medics in
By: Odieh Ramon, Yenagoa.
Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, say it is inviting all medical personnel serving as Medics in the tournament and participating teams to register for the forthcoming intensive medical training ahead of the competition.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in preparation for Season 8 of the tournament.
According to him, the training would start from the 19th through the 21st of February, 2026 at the Government House clinic in Yenagoa, pointing out that the essence of the programme is to equip all the medics with the fundamentals before the commencement of the tournament.
He noted that apart from prize money and the ultimate trophy, the organizers are working round the clock to ensure that every department is equipped with knowledge in order to be acquainted with contemporary trends while discharging their duties.
It explained that the programme aligns with the visionary philosophy of the “Assured Prosperity” Government, led by Governor Douye Diri which is aimed at strengthening the capabilities and expertise of Bayelsans.
He further explained that the exercise would be conducted alongside other capacity-building initiatives for referees, coordinators, media personnel, and an international training programme for coaches, to be handled by a team from FC Barcelona.
Mr. Akpe also said interested participants are to send their names, phone numbers, contact addresses, emails and medical specialty to the Director of Finance, Mr. Martins Warepre Diegbegha on 08033121571 and Head of Marketing Mrs. Ajewole Morenikeji on 0803 3711689.
Prosperity Cup 2026 is a special edition that is being used to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State and it will also mark the sixth anniversary of Governor Douye Diri’s Assured Prosperity Administration.
Champions in the male category of this special “Bayelsa @ 30” edition of the competition will receive the sum of N30 million while runners-up will smile home with the sum of N10 million and in the female category, the winners will smile to the bank with the sum of N10 million while the runners-up will be five million Naira richer.
