Prosperity Cup 2026: Aperetia FC Stun Ogbia Champions, Citiboi FC
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By Sportsgister
Ogbia Local Government Area defending champions, Citiboi FC have been bundled out of Season 8 of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, christened the Prosperity Cup.
Aperetia FC of Imiringi shocked Citiboi FC one goal to nil to produce one of the biggest upsets of the tournament in an encounter decided at the Otuabagi centre, thanks to Newman Happiness’ second half goal, which has sent them to the next round of the competition.
In the second tie at the Otuabagi centre, Abureni FC beat United FC by 4-2 on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation time. Gabriel Azibateni put Abureni FC ahead on 29 minutes but United FC responded 40 minutes later to drag the tie into the anxiety of penalty shootout.
Elsewhere at the Kolo centre, Movers FC of Otuasega humbled Emeyal 2 FC by two goals to nil to keep their hopes of winning the ₦30,000,000.00 prize money and trophy intact, after a sloppy start. Agbori Nitoni’s second brace at the Kolo centre helped Abagi FC to beat the Diocese of Ogbia.
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Joyful Assembly at the Otuasega Centre white-washed Obada FC by four goals to one while the hopes of Hope Alive FC winning the tournament was dashed as they were pummeled by four goals to one by Emeyal 1 FC.
Edi 1 FC at the Otuokpoti centre triumphed 5-3 on penalties against Otuekpein FC after a two-all draw in regulation time. Edi 1 FC came from two goals down to defeat their opponents. Hummels Jnr FC in the second game, spanked Experience Boys four nil to secure a seamless passage into the next round.
Otuegwe 1 FC in the last match at the Otuokpoti centre edged out Warriors Stars FC three nil to advance to the next phase of the competition.
Elebele FC at the Imiringi centre eased out De Paul’z FC by three goals to one while Coach Mirupu Eda-tutored Agholo United in the second game at the Imiringi centre took Friends FC to the cleaners with a two nil victory, courtesy of Precious and Reward Believe’s goals on 49 and 67 minutes respectively.
Elsewhere at the Nembe City and Okpoama centres in Nembe and Brass LGAs respectively, Okoroma United triumphed 4-1 on penalties to secure a Round of 32 ticket after a one-all draw in regulation time. Igoni FC pipped Formosa FC by a lone goal to secure a slot in the round of 32.
Hostilities will resume on Sunday, 15th March, 2026 in Ogbia Local Government Area as Ekeremor LGA gets underway.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
