By Rhoda Godwin, Yenagoa
Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, have fixed February 19 to 21, 2026, for an intensive medical training programme ahead of the commencement of Season 8 of the competition.
The training, according to the organizers, is for all medical personnel serving as medics in the tournament as well as those attached to participating teams.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe, as part of preparations for the 2026 edition of the competition, popularly known as the Prosperity Cup.
Mr. Akpe said the three-day training will hold at the Government House Clinic, Yenagoa, explaining that the programme is designed to equip medical personnel with essential knowledge and skills required for effective service delivery during the tournament.
He noted that beyond prize money and the race for the ultimate trophy, the organizers are committed to strengthening every department involved in the competition through capacity-building initiatives, in line with global best practices.
According to him, the medical training aligns with the vision of the Assured Prosperity Administration of Governor Douye Diri, which prioritizes human capital development and the continuous enhancement of skills among Bayelsans.
Mr. Akpe further revealed that the medical training will run alongside other capacity-building programmes for referees, coordinators and media personnel, as well as an international coaching training programme to be handled by a team from Spanish giants, FC Barcelona.
He called on interested participants to forward their names, phone numbers, contact addresses, email addresses and areas of medical specialization to the Director of Finance, Mr. Martins Warepre Diegbegha, via 08033121571, and the Head of Marketing, Mrs. Ajewole Morenikeji, on 08033711689.
Prosperity Cup 2026 is a special edition organized to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State, while also marking the sixth anniversary of Governor Douye Diri’s Assured Prosperity Administration.
Winners in the male category of the “Bayelsa @ 30” edition will receive a
