By [Reporter Name]
Okaka Correctional Centre’s Liberty FC crashed out of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup 2026, following a 2-0 defeat to Donbai United.
The match, held at the Correctional Centre pitch, ended goalless at halftime before Ebitari Ebipado scored an own goal for Liberty FC in the 61st minute. Pulicar Saviour sealed Donbai United’s victory with a goal in the 80th minute.
In other fixtures, Bayelsa United Feeders delivered a high-scoring performance, thrashing Peace FC 5-1 at the Kpansia centre to advance, having previously defeated Osaro FC. United Stars overcame Moving Stars FC 4-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at Bishop Dimeari Grammar School (BDGS) centre, while Sea Side FA edged Jebs International School 2-1 to qualify.
At the Igbogene centre, Akinima/Biogbo beat Gbarain Starlet 2-1, and Mighty-Mighty crushed Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) Strikers 7-2. Citiboi Feeders defeated FC Silina 3-1 at the Obunagha centre, and Brazil FC hammered Dominion FC to progress.
Global City secured a 2-1 win over Super B FC at the Okordia centre, while Akenfa FC staged a comeback from two goals down to beat Etevie FC 3-0 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. At the Swali centre, Hummels Stars edged God’s Mercy City 1-0, and Izuo Gillet FC defeated Ikolo FC 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Silas of Mountain Fire Ministry (MFM) FC set a new record for the fastest goal in the tournament, scoring just 11 seconds into their match against Slaughter FC. The feat shattered the previous record of 53 seconds set by Ibibo Amos of Ewoi FC.
The Ogbia Local Government Area play-offs are scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Imiringi centre. Kolo Creek United will face Fuo Kings FC of Otuoke at 12:00 noon, followed by Edi 1 FC against Orashi FC at 3:00 pm.
Action will continue in Sagbama LGA on the same day as the tournament prepares to move to Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA, keeping football fans across Bayelsa State eagerly anticipating more thrilling matches.
