The Bayelsa Pre-Season Football Tournament is set to take place in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, from August 10th to 16th, 2025, at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
The tournament features eight teams, including six Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) teams and two non-league sides.
Participating teams includes NPFL sides Bendel Insurance, El-Kanemi Warriors, Enugu Rangers, Bayelsa United, Warri Wolves and Kun Khalifa FC of Owerri. Others are Non-League Sides Eternal Grace Ministry (EGM FC) and Bayelsa United U-20 team.
According to tournament coordinator Mr. Diseye Nwankwe, the pre-season tournament aims to get Bayelsa United ready for the new 2025/2026 NPFL season, scheduled to kick off on August 22nd.
Mr. Nwankwe expressed gratitude to Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and Commissioner for Sports Development Dr. Daniel Igali for their support in preparing Bayelsa United for the upcoming season.
Tournament is expected to start with schedule arrival and draws on Sunday, August 10th, while tournament Matches kicks off on Monday, August 11th to Saturday, August 16th.
