By Shedrack Frank
The Chairman of the Bayelsa United Interim Management Board, Peter Singabele, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) U-19 Youth League in Yenagoa, Bayelsa.
Singabele made his position known while speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, where he commended the organisers for the smooth conduct of the tournament and the quality of football displayed by the participating teams.
He said the board was encouraged by the level of young talents on display, noting that the competition provided an opportunity to scout and nurture players who could be integrated into Bayelsa United in the coming years.
According to him, the board attracted the U-19 Youth League to the state in fulfilment of Governor Douye Diri’s mandate to increase the percentage of homegrown talents in the emerging Bayelsa United setup.
The chairman also commended the Bayelsa United Feeders team for its impressive performance, having won all three matches played so far without conceding a goal.
“This is a clear show of determination and hunger for success. It should serve as a morale booster and a wake-up call for the senior team to emulate what the younger ones are doing when the new NNL season begins”.
Singabele urged young footballers across the state to draw inspiration from the competition and remain committed to achieving excellence in their careers.
He also appreciated Governor Douye Diri, his deputy, Peter Akpe, and the Commissioner for Sports Development, Daniel Igali, for their continued support to the new Interim Management Board of Bayelsa United Football Club.
He said the support reflected the Prosperity Administration’s commitment to positively engaging youths through sports.
“We are satisfied with the ongoing U-19 league. We see it as an opportunity for the new management to scout young talents that can be groomed to become stars in the future,” Singabele said
