Prosperity Cup, Bayelsa FA Set For NFF D-License Coaching Course In Yenagoa

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By Sedara Philip

Organisers of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as Prosperity Cup, in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Football Association, are set to host a coaching course for football coaches in the state.

The week-long coaching course, billed to take place at the Golden Tulip Resort at Onopa, Yenagoa, is coming barely two two weeks after the FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup International Coaching Clinic.

While the previous coaching clinic was conducted by Bernard Villa Gorriz and Alberto Rincon, both technical officials of FC Barcelona Academy, the current coaching course will be coordinated by the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Augustine Eguavoen, alongside Edema Fuludu and Monday Odigie.

The Barcelona international coaching clinic dwelt on the Barcelona philosophy and methodology. On the other hand, the NFF-coordinated programme is expected to bring in the African robustness, as well as the Nigerian brilliance, resourcefulness, flair and flavour.

The NFF D-licenced coaching course, will commence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and will run for one week.

The programme, which will feature 35 coaches, is aimed at having a rich reservoir of CAF-licenced coaches in the state.

According to the Chairman of the Bayelsa State Football Association, Barr Poubeni Ogun, “Thirty-five coaches would be participating in the course. The NFF has been empowered by CAF to award a D-license. The NFF is, therefore, a certificate awarding body now. The only way you can study for the next certificate, which is CAF-C, is if one has the NFF D-license.”

Continuing, Ogun said “The goal of the Bayelsa State FA and the organisers of the Prosperity Cup is to create a large pool of CAF-licensed coaches in the state. This, we believe, would massively enhance the standard of players trained in the state.”

Sharing his thoughts on the coaching course, Chairman of the Bayelsa State Grassroots Coaches Association, Anthony Fouye said “I am very excited and elated about the NFF-D License Coaching Course taking place right here in Bayelsa State. This is truly a welcome development and a very important milestone for coaches within the state.

“This course represents a valuable opportunity because it is a key requirement for every serious coach who aspires to grow professionally and strengthen their coaching CV and career. Programmes like this help to raise the standard of coaching and improve the overall quality of football development.

I strongly believe that after this coaching course, there will be a significant increase in the level of knowledge, technical understanding, and impact among coaches within the state and across Nigeria.

I consider it a great privilege and honour to be one of the participants in this important coaching programme. By God’s grace, the impact and knowledge gained here will not only be felt in Bayelsa State but will also extend nationally and even globally.”