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Outstanding eleven players in the just concluded Prosperity Cup Competition tagged Bayelsa Prosperity X1 has been listed among the teams that will feature in the African Youth Cup scheduled for. Cape Verde.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen by the Director of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe on Wednesday.
The DOT noted that preparations for the African Youth Championship in Cape Verde has commenced in earnest with over 60 players participating in the screening and trials in the last three weeks at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, applauding the governor for having faith in the youths of Bayelsa.
The statement further expressed optimism that the youngsters will make the state proud in the prestigious African Youth Championship in Cape Verde by bringing home the trophy, having finished 3rd in their maiden appearance in 2018.
“The belief and support shown by the State Governor Douye Diri is quite encouraging. From his support of Africa’s Largest Grassroots Football Tournament, Prosperity Cup, to the introduction of the female edition and also the para-soccer the tournament are indeed pointers to the huge confidence the Governor has for our youths. This is indeed gratifying” The statement added.
It also commended the Governor’s pledge to build 10 Football fields across the state. “This indeed is a huge blessing for the youths and entire citizens of the state. This shows that he is in touch with the grassroots because this has been the cry of the youths of Bayelsa and with this in place, next year’s tournament would be very great”.