Gov Diri Disbands Bayelsa United FC Over Relegation Setback

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has ordered the immediate dissolution of Bayelsa United Football Club following its relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League to the Nigeria National League. The governor also sacked the management committee led by Tarilaye Amankwe, the technical crew under Meremu Okara, and all players. He described the drop to the second division as “painful and sad” despite earlier warnings to avoid relegation. An interim committee will be appointed soon to reorganise the club. Diri pledged to bring in new coaches and staff to secure promotion back to the top flight next season. All club property must be handed over to the Ministry of Sports Development for safekeeping.

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