Prosperity Cup 2026: Correctional Centre Team Secures Ticket to Next Round
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The Okaka Correctional Centre team, Liberty FC have qualified for the next round of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup
Liberty FC crushed the Nigerian Air Force team, NAF FC by three goals to one in an encounter decided at the Okaka Correctional Centre pitch. Akpoebi Godstime put NAF FC ahead ten minutes into the game from a beautiful finish. James Ebi restored parity on 30 minutes.
Ojube Forcados and Solomon Patrick scored on 50 and 65 minutes respectively to give Liberty FC the deserved victory.
And at the Kpansia Centre, Donbai FC pipped Akwa Charity FC by a lone goal courtesy Ator Victor’s 73 minute strike to move Donbai FC to the next round of the competition, having controlled the game.
Moving Stars FC at the Bishop Dimeari Grammar School, BDGS centre beat Christ Chosen FC 5-4 on penalties after a one-all draw in regulation time while Solid Stars in the second game triumphed over Opokuma FC 11-10 on penalties after a one-all draw in normal time.
At the Biogbolo centre, Ayamalem FC edged out Dimaro FC by two goals to nil while the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC FC in the second game of the day defeated Kilimanjaro FC 4-3 on penalties having played out a barren draw in regulation time to secure passage into the next round.
Gbarain Starlet at the Igbogene centre demolished Emperor United by four goals to one to keep their dreams of winning the tournament alive. Akinima Biogbo FC in the second game, smashed Real Verified FC three nil to move into the next phase of the showpiece
Youthful FC Silina at the Obunagha centre annihilated Helaman FC by eight goals to nothing while Citiboi FC Feeders spanked FC De-Lavida two nil to correct the wrongs of their senior team who were stunned by Aperetia FC of Imiringi in the preliminary rounds at the Otuabagi centre.
Global City FC at the Okordia centre beat Old Ladies 3-1 to qualify for the next round of the tournament just as Tovie FC defeated 35 BSW FC two nil to move ahead in the competition.
At the Tombia centre, Youth FC pipped Sansiro FC by a lone goal while one of the tournament hopefuls, Rich Destiny FC pummeled Market Square FC three nil. Also, Northern Warriors edged out Golden Boys by two goals to one.
Away from Yenagoa, Eric FC at the Amassoma centre beat Titan Club House one nil. Young Elite FC in the second game claimed a one nil victory over Ayagbo FC while Southern Ijaw defending champions, Professor Nimibofa Ayawei PNA FC were bundled out of the competition after losing three nil to Efeke FC.
Onde United FC at the Korokorosei centre triumphed one nil over Ikienghebiri FC to book a place in the next round of the tournament. Former champions, Ogboin United of Ogboinbiri began their campaign on a winning note to keep expectations intact.
Hostilities will continue on Tuesday 24th March, 2026 in Yenagoa, Southern Ijaw and Ekeremor LGAs.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
