Governor Diri Pre Season Tournament: Teams Confirm Participation

Seven NPFL Clubs, Non-League Side Set for Yenagoa Bonanza

Kick-off for the pre-season tournament is set for Monday, August 12

Seven topflight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) teams and a non-league side, Krusaders, have confirmed their participation in the inaugural Governor Douye Diri Pre-Season Tournament in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The tournament, which will kick off on Monday, August 12, and end on [end date], will feature the following NPFL clubs: * Akwa United * Bayelsa United * Enyimba * Lobi Stars * Nasarawa United * Rivers United * Wikki Tourists Krusaders, a non-league side based in Yenagoa, will complete the eight-team field. All six visiting teams are expected to arrive in Yenagoa by Sunday, August 11, for the opening ceremony and draw for the tournament. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with the top two teams at the end of the group stage qualifying for the final. The Governor Douye Diri Pre-Season Tournament is aimed at providing the participating teams with an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming NPFL season, which is scheduled to start on [start date]. The tournament is also expected to attract a large number of fans, as Bayelsa State is known for its passion for football.