AFRICA YOUTH CUP TOURNAMENT IN CAPE VERDE, BAYELSA STARLETS EMERGE THIRD BEST AT AFRICA YOUTH CUP

Bayelsa Starlets and Officials celebrating their third place match Victory



AFRICA YOUTH CUP TOURNAMENT IN CAPE VERDE, BAYELSA STARLETS EMERGE THIRD BEST AT AFRICA YOUTH CUP

....Players, officials hail Gov. Dickson

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Bayelsa State-sponsored Restoration Starlets, on Saturday evening, came from behind to defeat Ivory Coast's Deportivo Academy 2-1 in the third place game of the Africa Youth Cup tournament. 

The match played at the beautiful Estadio National in Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, saw the Bayelsa lads put up a sterling performance to the admiration of the crowd.

Special Adviser to the Bayelsa Governor on Public Affairs, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, reported from Praia that the Ivorian young stars went ahead in the 20th minute of the game before Okere Wilson equalised from the spot in the closing moments of the first half.

The Starlets maintained their domination after the break  with Wilson again putting his team ahead midway into the second half.

His twin strikes eventually proved to be the decider of the keenly contested encounter.

The Diepreye Teibowei-tutored boys were however full of praises for Governor Henry Seriake Dickson for the opportunity of participating in the tournament. 

Captain Tarabina Biwerebo said Governor Dickson's fatherly disposition has left an indelible mark on the team and on youths of the state.

He said the players deeply appreciate his support and encouragement, which made it possible for the Starlets to be part of the Cape Verde football showpiece.

"We are very thankful to our governor for giving us this opportunity. We are also happy that we are taking home a trophy to present to our sports loving governor to show our appreciation for his support and encouragement. We are very grateful to him," Tarabina said.

The Commissioner for Sports Development and leader of delegation, Mr. Perekiye Buruboyefe, commended the players for their performance and discipline.

He said coming third in such a keenly contested tournament was not an easy feat considering that the team was assembled a few weeks before the departure to Cape Verde. 

He hailed the resilience, dedication and discipline of the coaches and players throughout the competition.


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