GOVERNOR DOUYE DIRI PRE-SEASON FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. (PHOTOS)

THE RESULTS FOR ALL TEAMS IN GROUP A AND B, WITH EACH TEAM HAVING PLAYED ONE GAME:

GROUP A STANDINGS. SUNSHINES STARS: 1 win, 3 points .

ABIA WARRIORS: 1 draw, 1 point- Akwa United: 1 draw, 1
point

BAYELSA UNITED: 1 loss, 0 points

>GROUP B STANDINGS<

EDO INSURANCE: 1 win, 3 points
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KWARA UNITED: 1 draw, 1 point
– RIVERS UNITED: 1 draw, 1 point
– KRUSADERS: 1 loss, 0 points

>Coach Descriptions and Approaches<

IMAMA AMAPAKABO (Abia Warriors): Disciplined and organized, focusing on defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks.

KENNEDY BOBOYE (Sunshine Stars): Tactically astute, prioritizing possession football and high-intensity pressing.

– FINDI GEORGE George (Rivers United): Seasoned coach with a pragmatic approach, focusing on building team ethos and identifying areas for improvement.
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LADAN BOSSO (Bayelsa United): Experienced coach with a reputation for developing young talent, emphasizing technical skills, and intelligent playmaking.

KABIR DOGO
(Kwara United): No-nonsense coach demanding hard work and dedication, focusing on compact and resilient teams.

BABA GANIRU
(Akwa United): Passionate about attacking football, encouraging players to express themselves and take risks.

MONDAY ODIGIE (Insurance of Benin): Experienced coach emphasizing discipline, organization, and set-piece expertise.
COACH GENESIS SIMUNKUMO
(Krusaders): Youngest coach in the tournament, bringing a fresh and innovative approach with high-intensity pressing and quick transitions

GROUP A

| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SUNSHINE STARS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ABIA WARRIORS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| AKWA UNITED | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| BAYELSA UNITED | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

GROUP B

| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EDO INSURANCE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| KWARA UNITED | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| RIVERS UNITED | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| KRUSADERS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

*GROUP A PERFORMANCE UPDATE*
*SUNSHINE STARS*: Won against Krusaders (1-0)
Tactician’s Input: “We focused on defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks, which paid off.”

– *ABIA WARRIORS*: Drew with Akwa United (1-1)
Tactician’s Input: “We dominated possession but struggled to convert chances. We’ll work on our finishing.”

– *AKWA UNITED*: Drew with Abia Warriors (1-1)
Tactician’s Input: We showed resilience and character. We’ll build on this performance.

*BAYELSA UNITED*: Lost to Sunshine Stars (0-1)
Tactician’s Input: “We struggled to create chances. We’ll regroup and focus on our next match.”

*GROUP B PERFORMANCE UPDATE*

– *EDO INSURANCE*: Won against Krusaders (1-0)
Tactician’s Input: “Our defensive organization was key. We’ll maintain this momentum.”

– *KWARA UNITED*: Drew with Rivers United (0-0)
Tactician’s Input: “We had chances but couldn’t convert. We’ll work on our attacking play.”

*RIVERS UNITED*: Drew with Kwara United (0-0)
Tactician’s Input: “We showed grit and determination. We’ll build on this performance.”

*KRUSADERS*: Lost to Bendel Insurance (0-1)
Tactician’s Input: “We struggled to create chances. We’ll regroup and focus on our next match.”

DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH COACH AND THEIR APPROACH TO THE PRESEASON Prosperity Cup PRESEASON TOURNAMENT:

COACH IMAMA AMAPAKABO (Abia Warriors)

Imama Amapakabo is known for his disciplined and organized approach to the game. He emphasizes defensive solidity and quick counter-attacks, which has earned Abia Warriors a reputation for being difficult to beat. In the Prosperity Cup, Amapakabo will focus on fine-tuning his team’s shape and structure, ensuring they are hard to break down and can capitalize on scoring opportunities.

COACH KENNEDY BOBOYE (Sunshine Stars)

Kennedy Boboye is a tactically astute coach who prioritizes possession football and high-intensity pressing. He encourages his Sunshine Stars players to take risks and play with flair, which has resulted in some exciting performances. In the Prosperity Cup, Boboye will aim to refine his team’s attacking play and exploit weaknesses in opposing teams.

COACH FINDI GEORGE (Rivers United)

Findi George is a seasoned coach with a pragmatic approach. He focuses on building a strong team ethos and getting the best out of his players. George will use the Prosperity Cup to assess his squad’s depth and identify areas for improvement, particularly in attack, where Rivers United has struggled to find consistency.

COACH LADAN BOSSO (Bayelsa United)

Ladan Bosso is an experienced coach with a reputation for developing young talent. He emphasizes technical skill and intelligent playmaking, which has helped Bayelsa United punch above their weight. In the Prosperity Cup, Bosso will look to blood new players and test different formations, seeking to find the right balance for the upcoming season.

COACH KABIR DOGO (Kwara United)

Kabir Dogo is a no-nonsense coach who demands hard work and dedication from his players. He sets up his teams to be compact and resilient, with a focus on quick transitions. In the Prosperity Cup, Dogo will aim to instil a winning mentality in his Kwara United squad and identify the right blend of experience and youth.

COACH BABA GANIRU (Akwa United)

Baba Ganiru is a coach with a passion for attacking football. He encourages his Akwa United players to express themselves and take risks in possession. In the Prosperity Cup, Ganiru will seek to refine his team’s attacking play and find the right balance between creativity and defensive responsibility.

COACH MONDAY ODIGIE (Insurance of Benin)

Monday, Odigie is a coach with a wealth of experience in Nigerian football. He emphasizes discipline, organization, and set-piece expertise, which has made Insurance of Benin a formidable opponent. In the Prosperity Cup, Odigie will focus on fine-tuning his team’s defensive solidity and identifying opportunities to catch opponents off guard.

COACH GENESIS SUOMOKUMO
(Krusaders)

Genesis Simunkumo is the youngest coach in the tournament, bringing a fresh and innovative approach to the game. He emphasizes high-intensity pressing, quick transitions, and technical skills. Despite his youth, Genesis has already shown promise in his coaching career and will use the Prosperity Cup to test his tactics and develop his Krusaders squad.

Meet the coaching trio leading Krusaders to victory

HEAD COACH: GENESIS SIMUNKUMO – The young visionary tactician with a fresh perspective and innovative strategies.
ASSISTANT COACH: ADA GWEGWE –
A seasoned youth coach with extensive experience in developing young talent and a deep understanding of the game.
TECHNICALADVICER
JOSSY DOMBRAYE.
A veteran ex-international with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, bringing invaluable insights and guidance to the team.

Together, this dynamic coaching staff forms a powerful combination of youth, experience, and expertise, poised to drive Krusaders towards success