Six Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, teams and two non-league sides will participate in the Bayelsa Pre-Season Football Tourney in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.
The Bayelsa Pre-Season Football Tourney coordinator, Mr. Diseye Nwankwe, revealed that the tournament will begin on the 10th through the 16th of August, 2025, at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
The statement notes that the tournament will feature eight teams, which include: Bendel Insurance, El-Kanemi Warriors, Enugu Rangers, Kun Khalifa FC of Owerri, newly promoted Warri Wolves, Bayelsa United, Prosperity Cup champions, Eternal Grace Ministry, EGM FC, and Bayelsa United U-20 team.
According to the official release, arrivals and draws will hold on Sunday,10th, while hostilities for the tournament will kick off on Monday, 11th, through the 16th of August, 2025.
Mr. Nwankwe notes that the essence of the pre-season tournament was to put Bayelsa United in shape ahead of the new 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
Furthermore, he appreciated the governor, Senator Douye Diri, the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and the Commissioner for Sports Development, Dr. Daniel Igali, for ensuring that Bayelsa United gets good preparation for the new season.
Meanwhile, the new season will kick off on the 22nd of August, 2025.
Bayelsa United is away to Shooting Stars in Ibadan for their first game of the season.
