One-time champions Eternal Grace Ministry (EGM FC) came from a goal down in a keenly contested encounter to beat Biseni United at the Ogboloma centre of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
It was barely five minutes when Akpagra Tony put Biseni United in front with a well-connected pass to give Biseni United the lead. Samuel Donpedro restored parity for EGM FC in 20 minutes to end the tie even at halftime. When it seemed the encounter was going to stretch into a penalty shootout, Uzoma Ameafula stepped up to score off a beautiful screamer to send resilient EGM FC into the next phase of the competition.
Playing at the same venue, Church of God Mission FC ended Bayelsa Football Academy’s participation in the competition with a two-one victory.
Former champions Eternal Grace Ministry, EGM FC came from a goal down to beat Biseni United 2-1 in a fierce battle decided at the Ogboloma Centre in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament tagged the Prosperity
Church of God Mission FC, earlier in the day at the Ogboloma centre, ended Bayelsa Football Academy’s participation in the competition with a two-one victory to qualify for the next round of the tournament.
Earlier on Monday at the Amassoma centre, Furry Titans FC pipped NDU Oilers FC one nil. Godmade Moses scored the only goal for Furry Titans FC on 47 minutes.
In the game high flying, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei, PNA FC spanked Eric FC two nil. Undutimi Clinton put PNA FC in front on 17 minutes while Justin Ekubo made it two nil to compound the woes of Eric FC.
At the Tombia Centre, Wodu FC edged out JTF Igbogene FC by two goals to one to book a ticket to the next round of the competition. Akenfa FC eased out Bayelsa Stars FC two nil.
At the BDGS Ground, Bayelsa United Feeders whitewashed Stardom Life FC six nil while Oyoma FC beat Otuan FC by a lone goal with Jeff Flint scoring the only goal in the tie that took place at Eniwari.
Flying Vasco FC pipping Pioneer FC one nil at the Opolo centre, while youthful Afini outscored Edepie Trainers FC by three goals to one in their rescheduled game at the Kpansia centre.
Playing at the Swali centre Royal All Stars beat Ayama FC 4-2 on penalities after a barren draw at full time. In the other game at the same venue, Rochester FC defeated Agobiri FC 3-2 on penalities having shared the spoils in regulation time.
In Olugbobiri, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe pipped Korokorosei FC one nil. National Youth Service Corp NYSC Feeders spanked Enougha FC two nil in an encounter decided at the Biogbolo/Yenizuegene centre.
Future Dynamic FC beat Oga FC six goals to five in an eleven-goal thriller at the Opolo centre to ensure their passage into the next round of the tournament. And, in Imiringi Movers FC of Otuasega recorded a lone goal victory over Kolo 2 FC, with Elton Mina scoring the only goal.
In another encounter at the Imiringi, Chief Street FC of Otuokpoti overcame Emeyal 2 FC three nil. At the Otuabagi centre, high flying Citiboi FC pummeled Jagas FC three nil just as Victory Valts FC of Opume were three-one victors over Amangala FC, Oloibiri in the last game of the day at the Otuabagi centre.
Hostilities will continue on Wednesday in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle. At the Kpansia centre Choosen Stars United will square up with Creek Haven FC by 9.00am while Bishop Bob Manuel FC will take on Anyamalem FC at 11.00am
