By Staff Reporter, Yenagoa
Bayelsa United have commenced pre-season training ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season as the club intensifies preparations for its bid to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The team’s first training session was held at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa under the supervision of the technical crew led by assistant coaches Ngozi Elechi and Anderson West.
The session focused on light fitness drills and tactical exercises as the coaches assessed the players’ fitness levels ahead of the new campaign.The club said additional players are expected to join the squad in the coming days as preparations continue for the Bayelsa United/Prosperity Cup pre-season tournament.
Addressing the players before training, board member Godson Ekarde urged them to approach the season with discipline, commitment and a winning mentality. He assured the players and technical crew of the management’s support, stressing that the club remains focused on earning promotion back to the NPFL, in line with the vision of the Bayelsa State Government. Ekarde also challenged the team to repay the confidence placed in them by delivering consistent performances and positive results throughout the season.
