Prosperity Cup 2026: Odi United Wins Kolokuma Opokuma LGA final

.. 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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎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.
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‎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.