Bayelsa State Government has confirmed that the FIFA-licensed international agents will attend the incoming Governor’s Cup tournament to scout for talents.
The Director General of the Championship, Ono Akpe, made the confirmation Wednesday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, while unveiling the tournament, tagged “Prosperity Cup”.
Akpe recalled that over the years, the competition had produced professional footballers, playing in different clubs across the world.
He said aside from helping to showcase football talents in the state, the tournament would also bring peace, unity and togetherness among the youths.
According to him, the bulk of the players in Bayelsa United FC that lifted Aiteo Cup are products of the Governor’s Cup.
Akpe said the organisers of the tournament would continue to bring out talents in football.
He related that the preliminary stage of the tournament would start on April 10.
He said that Governor Diri would take the kick off at the Sampson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa.
He said that the tournament would hold in two centres in each of the eight local government areas of the state.
Akpe said that the tournament would be limited to U-20 players and solicited the support of well-placed individuals and corporate organisations for a successful event.
He said those who emerged first, second, third and fourth positions would go home with financial prizes.
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