By David Owei,Bayelsa
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\u200eOn Friday May 8, the grand finale of the Prosperity Cup, Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament will be rounded off at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State, capital.
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\n\u200eExcitement is building across Bayelsa as the Prosperity Cup, Nigeria\u2019s most celebrated grassroots football tournament, inches close to its grand finale. On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa will host the climax of a competition that has become a beacon of youth engagement, talent discovery, and community pride.
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\n\u200eSince its inception in 2015, the tournament grew from 110 participating teams to a record-breaking 231 teams in 2025, attracting scouts from Europe, Africa, and Australia.
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\n\u200eOver the years, it has produced stars now playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and abroad, including Benjamin Precious, who dazzled at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations before signing for German Bundesliga side, TSG Hoffenheim.
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\n\u200eThe 2026 edition carries added significance: it coincides with the 30th anniversary of Bayelsa State and the sixth anniversary of Governor Douye Diri\u2019s Prosperity Administration. Champions in the male category will walk away with the sum of \u20a630 million, while female winners will earn \u20a610 million.
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\n\u200eBeyond the competition, this year\u2019s finale will welcome officials from FC Barcelona, who are expected to organize a scouting programme as wells as discuss plans for a world-class football academy in Bayelsa. The partnership promises to deepen grassroots development, train coaches, and create pathways for young talents to shine on the global stage.
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\n\u200eAs the countdown to the grand finale begins, anticipation is high. For Bayelsa, the Prosperity Cup is more than just football\u2014it is a movement of hope, unity, and opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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