Category: Bayelsa United
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Finidi George reflects on Rivers United’s defeat to Bayelsa United
Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has admitted that his team’s clash against Bayelsa United became more difficult after conceding an early goal, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Pride of Rivers fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Wednesday, denting their push for a stronger finish in the Nigeria Premier Football…
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NPFL: Akwa United aid relegation fight with rare win in Ilorin as Bayelsa United hold Enyimba in Aba
Akwa United put Kwara United to the sword away from home to aid their fight for relegation in the Nigeria Premier Football League while Bayelsa United held Enyimba away from home on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akwa United defeated 10-man Kwara United 0-2 to give themselves a fair chance of escaping the relegation waters at the…
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Enyimba return to winning ways as Lobi Stars, Akwa United drown further in relegation waters
Enyimba FC got the needed respite with a slim win over Rivers United following a struggling campaign while Lobi Stars and Akwa United continued their struggle in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant defeated the Pride of Rivers 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium while Lobi Stars played a…
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NPFL: Akwa United poor run continue as Bayelsa United hold Kano Pillars in Kano
Akwa United for the third consecutive match could not get a win after they played Abia Warriors while Kano Pillars failed to win at home against Bayelsa United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers lost against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium 2-0 courtesy of goals from Antoine Ijoma and Samuel Ogunjimi. Ijioma…
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Consecutive loses for Rangers, Bayelsa United dim Sunshine Stars as Lobi Stars hold Akwa United in Uyo
Reigning Champions, Rangers International have recorded consecutive losses after another loss against El Kanemi Warriors while there were wins for Bayelsa United and Kwara United in some of the matches played in the NPFL on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. El Kanemi Warriors inflicted another loss to Rangers of Enugu with a 2-1 victory at the Maiduguri…
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Ladan Bosso lauds Bayelsa United’s resilience in barrow win against Ikorodu City
Bayelsa United’s Technical Adviser, Ladan Bosso, praised his team’s perseverance following their 1-0 victory over Ikorodu City FC in a Matchday 16 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The decisive goal came in the 79th minute, with Rabiu Abdullahi capitalizing on a defensive error to score from a…
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NPFL: Bayelsa United ease past Niger Tornadoes
Bayelsa United returned to winning ways with an emphatic victory over Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 14 encounter on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Prosperity Boys put four past the Ikon Allah Boys at the Samson Siasia Stadium Yenagoa in a game largely dominated by the hosts. Emos James was the…
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NPFL: Bayelsa United, Ikorodu City dent Rivers United, Katsina United home records
The Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 weekend saw the end of two longest reigning unbeaten home runs with Rivers United and Katsina United losing at home, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rivers United lost for the second consecutive time after losing 3-0 last week to Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. This time, the…
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Ossy Martins hands Amokachi first win as Kwara United hold Rangers
Lobi Stars earned a win after four matches against Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 9 fixture on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. 2 goals from striker Ossy Martins were enough for Coach Daniel Amokachi to get his first win since he took over as Technical Adviser of the club. Martins had put…
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NPFL: Sunday of draws as league enter week 2
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season witnessed an unusual turn of events on Sunday with 4 of the 5 games played ending in a draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. It was a big weekend entirely for the league as only two victories were recorded in 7 games played between Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Remo…
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NPFL: Kano Pillars’ Usman Shariff Abdallah cautions against Bayelsa United’s potent attack
Kano Pillars Technical Adviser, Usman Shariff Abdallah, has voiced his apprehension about Bayelsa United’s attacking capabilities as both teams gear up for their NPFL matchday 2 encounter this weekend, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite Bayelsa United’s struggles last season, Abdallah remains cautious about their offensive prowess, which saw them emerge as the highest-scoring team in the league.…
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Bayelsa Govt tasks Bosso, Ogbonda for continental glory
Bayelsa State Government has tasked the duo of Coach Isah Ladan Bosso and Whyte Ogbonda to secure continental places for the two football clubs in the state as the new season beckons, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The duo of Coach Ladan Bosso and Whyte Ogbonda were unveiled as Technical Advisers for Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens for…
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Ladan Bosso unveiled as new coach of Bayelsa United
Nigeria Flying Eagles Coach, Isah Ladan Bosso has been announced as the new Technical Adviser of Nigeria Premier Football League side, Bayelsa United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. https://twitter.com/bayelsautd1/status/1813246742822781182?s=19 Bayelsa United unveiled the veteran coach on Tuesday at the Samson Siasia Stadium with a “Welcome back” headline after he returns to the club following his time with the…
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Ladan Bosso set to become Bayelsa United Coach
Bayelsa United is set to acquire the services of Nigeria Flying Eagles Coach, Landon Bosso as the coach of the club for the 2024/2025 NPFL season, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. According to veteran NPFL reporter, Emeka Nwani, the Prosperity Boys will replace Coach Meremu Okara with the veteran who coached the club in 2012. Although there…
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Bayelsa United feign ignorance over Garando Tekena move, confirm Ekeson Okorie departure
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Bayelsa United have announced that it knows nothing about the departure of star player, Garando Tekena while confirming the transfer of Ekeson Okorie, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Tekena, who was vital in the the club securing its Premiership status in the just concluded NPFL season was unveiled by newly crowned champions, Rangers…
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Garando Tekena propels Bayelsa United to do double over Bendel Insurance
Garando Tekena was on the score sheet to see his Bayelsa United said put to bed any thoughts of relegation battle against fellow South South Neighbours, Bendel Insurance in their last game of the season in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The midfield just like he opened scored in Bayelsa United’s win in…
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Bayelsa United respond to claim of fans inappropriate behaviour
Bayelsa United have responded to claims by their opponents, Shooting Stars Sports Club over the weekend over by its fan, stating the club is civil and not known for such behaviour, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a statement titled “We Are Too Civil for Such Behavior, Bayelsa United Tells 3SC, Describe Them as Bad Losers”, the Yenegao…
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NPFL: Bayelsa United charged for breaching regulatory framework
Bayelsa United have been charged for breaching framework and rule following their matchday 37 encounter against 3SC on Sunday, June 16, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The charges stem from several infractions during the game. Firstly, Bayelsa United failed to provide adequate security and effective crowd control, which resulted in the assault of 3SC goalkeeper Okiemute Odah.…
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Bayelsa United, Sporting Lagos keep hope alive with wins
With a match to go relegation battlers, Bayelsa United and Sporting Lagos took huge step to their survival with wins over Shooting Stars Sports Club and Enyimba FC on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bayelsa United came from behind to beat Shooting Stars 2-1 at the Samson Siasia Stadium while Sporting Lagos also defeated former champions, Enyimba…
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NPFL: Samson Obi’s late effort seal win for Abia Warriors over Bayelsa United
Abia Warriors earned a home win over Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 31 fixture on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A goal by Samson Obi was all the Warriors needed to get maximum points against the Prosperity Boys at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Bayelsa United started the better side a free-kick taken by…