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Bayelsa United FC wins Gov. Diri Douye Pre Season Tournament

Posted : 19 August 2024

The head coach and Technical Manager of Bendel Insurance Football Club has commended the organizers and sponsors of the Gov. Diri Douye Preseason Football Tournament, which ended on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, with the home team, Bayelsa United FC, winning the competition.


The Benin Arsenals narrowly lost 7-6 in a penalty shootout to the host team, Bayelsa United, who won the Gold Cup.


The thrilling final match ended 1-1 at the end of regular time before going straight to the shootouts.


Coach Odigie noted that the tournament organization, teams, and officiating met high standards, hence his commendation. He added that such a tournament is exactly what teams preparing for the Nigeria Premier League need to gauge their readiness for the season.


"Looking at the seven Premier League clubs the organizers brought together, the way all the teams conducted themselves, and the keen contest," he said.


"All the matches went well without a stalemate. What more can we say than to appreciate the organizers? They have really done well."


The Insurance handler said he was satisfied with the progress his team has made in the rebuilding process ahead of the 2024/25 season kickoff, regardless of the results posted in the Bayelsa preseason tournament. He insisted that the purpose of the Bayelsa tournament was met, as it provided him the opportunity to test and understand the abilities of his new players.


On the road to the finals, the Benin Arsenals recorded a 1-0 victory over Krusaders Feeders in the opening match of the tournament and were forced to a 1-1 draw by Rivers United in the second game before settling for a goalless draw with Kwara United in their last group match.

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