Prosperity Cup 2026: New Champion Emerges in Sagbama LGA,As Prosperity Cup Train Lands Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA
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By Sedara Philip
A new champion has emerged in Sagbama Local Government Area in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup.
Kolobiriowei FC of Bulou-Orua triumphed two nil against Agoro FC of Agoro in the Sagbama LGA final decided at the Ebedebiri community field on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Arepade Asu put Kolobiriowei FC in front on 18 minutes from a well-taken, inch-perfect set-piece to keep the Bulou-Orua side’s hopes of winning the Sagbama LGA final for the first time, having conquered the Sagbama LGA defending champions, Agbere FC in the preliminary round of the tournament.
Olomu John on 65 minutes added another to seal Kolobiriowei FC’s victory after a dominant second half performance ensuring that they returned home with smiles.
Champion, Kolobiriowei FC received ₦1,000,000 for their triumph while runners-up Agoro FC got ₦500,000.
Kolobiriowei FC’s coach, Daniel Ebedebiri in his post match reaction, attributed his team’s success to hardwork and the dedication of the team, maintaining that he was upbeat that his side would come out victorious due to the quality of players in the team.
Also, Agoro FC coach, Samuel Enetimi, noted that the defeat was as a result of the sunny weather condition, expressing gratitude to his team for coming thus far in the tournament, pointing out that their focus now is on the Round of 32 fixtures.
In his remarks after the match, Chairman of Sagbama LGA, Hon. Alice Allen-Tangi represented by the Political Secretary of the Council, Mr. Ebizi Sapere-Obi, congratulated both teams for their doggedness and show of determination, describing grassroots football as the bedrock of any footballing enterprise in a nation.
He urged both teams to give Sagbama LGA good representation in the Round of 32, pointing out that the quality of football displayed reflects the avalanche of talents in the local government area and the State in general.
Also, speaking, Deputy Director General of the tournament, Mr. Perela Aboro, said he was pleased with the performance of both sides, maintaining that the essence of the LGA finals is gradually yielding the desired results.
He commended the governor, Senator Douye Diri, the Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe and the Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr Daniel Igali for their contribution to the growth of the competition.
Attention will now switch to the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area final on Thursday, April 16, 2026 as Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry, MLDM FC of Odi confront Odi United in the battle of two Odi giants at the Kaiama pitch at 1.00p.m.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
