.. As LGA Finals’ Hostility Moves to Southern Ijaw
Odi United have emerged champions of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area in Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup.
Odi United beat Mountain of the Lord Deliverance Ministry, MLDM FC 4-3 on penalties after a barren draw in regulation time in an encounter decided at the Kaiama pitch on Thursday, 16th April, 2026.
After a scoreless first stanza, the second half continued in a conservative approach from both teams but it was Odi United that should have taken the lead after a well delivered ball for Francis Idua but he blasted it wide.
Minutes after Odi United would have paid dearly for their earlier miss when MLDM FC had a good attempt to be in front but the goalkeeper of Odi produced a spectacular save to still keep his team in the game.
Champion, Odi United received ₦1,000,000 for their effort while runners-up MLDM FC got ₦500,000.
Chairman of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, Hon. Tariye Isaac Lelei represented by the Head of Administration of the Council, Mr Ukiye Buruboyefe, lauded grassroots engagement of young people across the state.
He appreciated Governor Douye Diri for sustaining the tournament while also applauding the efforts of various stakeholders, particularly the organisers of the Prosperity Cup for their transformative initiative.
Assistant coach of Odi United, Seintonkumo Dift in his post-match reaction, expressed satisfaction with the victory, attributing it to hardwork and the determination of his lads.
MLDM FC Coach, Collins Robert, commended the efforts of his team despite the defeat, promising that his side would work on their lapses ahead of the tournament’s Round of 32.
Southern Ijaw LGA will be the next destination on Friday, 17th April, 2026 as enterprising NDU Oilers battle Onde United of Ondewari at 1.00p.m. at the NDU Sports field.
