Prosperity Cup 2026: Again, Movers FC Crowned Ogbia LGA Champions
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By Sedara Philip
… As Prosperity Cup LGA Train Moves to Ekeremor
Movers FC of Otuasega have reclaimed the Ogbia Local Government Area title in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football fiesta, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
Movers FC, the 2024 winners of the Ogbia LGA final, lost it to Citiboi FC last year but fought gallantly this year to reclaim the title.
Movers FC overpowered Edi 1 FC of Ayakoro, the team of the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, by three goals to two in an absorbing final decided at the Imiringi Township Stadium to lift the trophy.
Okilo Godgift put Movers FC in front from skipper Elton Mina’s perfect effort to dislodge Edi 1 FC backline as Okilo Godgift perfectly slotted in the ball to send the Otuasega fans into wild celebration. Edi 1 FC responded immediately through Joshua Jasa’s effort from Movers FC’s defensive blunder to level the scoreline.
Midfielder Precious Omonibo doubled the lead for Movers FC with an expertly taken set-piece to restore the Otuasega side’s hopes of winning the ultimate final as they went into the halftime break with a 2-1 lead having dominated proceedings up to that point.
The Ayakoro side restored parity again on 56 minutes from Uchenna Marizuo’s long range effort to resuscitate Edi 1 FC’s dreams of becoming Ogbia champions for the first time. Substitute Nathaniel Miracle, on 81 minutes made it 3-1 from again, Elton Mina’s well-placed cross.
The winner of the Ogbia LGA finals, Movers FC smiled to the bank with the sum of ₦1,000,000 while runners-up Edi 1 FC went home with ₦500,000.
Movers FC of Otuasega have now joined Agbere FC and Krusaders FC as teams who have won the Prosperity Cup LGA championship twice each.
Technical Adviser to the Governor on Sports Development, Mr. Dennis Yongosi, while presenting the trophy to winners, Movers FC, charged them to give Ogbia LGA a good representation in the Round of 32, stating that he was impressed with their performance.
Victorious coach of Movers FC, Mac-Kay Sunday in his post match reaction, said his side was fully prepared for the encounter, maintaining that his team is now focused to face their opponent when the Round of 32 commences.
He commended the governor, Senator Douye Diri and the organizers of the tournament for the sustenance of the competition, pointing out that the soccer fiesta has helped to discover talents, and called on the Bayelsa United technical crew to look inward for players that could be absorbed into the State-owned team.
Also, Coach Funpere Igbori of Edi 1 FC noted that the final lived up to his expectations, congratulating Movers FC for the victory.
The Prosperity Cup train will, on Tuesday, 14th of April, 2026 move to Ekeremor LGA, where defending champions, Krusaders FC of Peretorugbene will entertain Osunmabio FC at 1.00p.m. at the Ayamasa school field.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
