Bayelsa United’s Edwin Ayiba Rallies Fans Ahead of First Home Game

Bayelsa United midfielder, Edwin Ayiba, has urged fans to turn out in full force as the Prosperity Boys prepare for their first home game of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

United will host newly promoted Barau FC this weekend at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, in what promises to be an exciting clash.

Speaking ahead of the match, Ayiba emphasized the importance of the supporters’ presence.

“This Sunday the stands can’t stay silent, we need them alive, we need you against Barau FC. Together we can make the ground unstoppable,” he said.

The Prosperity Boys began their campaign on a high note last weekend, defeating Shooting Stars 1-0 away in Ibadan, thanks to Malik Kehinde’s match-winning strike.

Opinion: Why Fan Support Could Make All the Difference

Ayiba’s rallying cry isn’t just talk—it’s a reflection of how vital home support is in Nigerian football. Playing in front of a passionate Yenagoa crowd has often given Bayelsa United the edge, transforming the Samson Siasia Stadium into a fortress.

For a newly promoted side like Barau FC, walking into such a charged atmosphere could be overwhelming. While they’ll be eager to prove themselves, the roar of home fans can tilt the balance in Bayelsa’s favour, lifting players’ energy and intimidating opponents.

But beyond the psychological boost, there’s something deeper here: football is community. The Prosperity Boys’ success isn’t just their own; it’s Yenagoa’s pride. If fans answer Ayiba’s call and pack the stands this Sunday, it won’t just be a match—it will be a statement that Bayelsa is ready to fight for glory this season.

And if their opening day victory is anything to go by, with fan backing, Bayelsa United could be on course for something special this year.