The Bayelsa state government has given the technical adviser of Bayelsa United, Ladan Isah Bosso, a two-match ultimatum to “shape up or ship out,” .
Bayelsa United currently sit in the relegation zone of the 2024/2025 domestic top flight, rooted in 18th position with 10 points from 10 games.
Displeased with the club’s poor performance, the government feels the team’s current standing is not a fair reflection of its investment, nor an acceptable reward for their support. They are prepared to take strong action if the team’s fortunes do not improve over the next two matches.
Following a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Enyimba in Yenagoa in last Sunday’s Match Day 10 fixture, Bosso faces the difficult task of upstaging second-placed Rivers United in a Match Day 11 clash at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Sports Complex, Omagba, near Port Harcourt in a ‘South-South Derby’. This will be followed by a home fixture against the “Chanji Boys,” Katsina United, at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa – matches that may determine his future at the club.
Dr. Daniel Igali, former wrestler and now Commissioner for Sports in the state, whose ministry oversees the club and other sports, delivered a stern two-game ultimatum to Bosso and the coaching staff of Bayelsa United.
In a statement from the club’s media department, Dr. Igali explained that the ultimatum became necessary due to the team’s continued failure to win matches, stressing that the government cannot sit idly by as the team’s performance worsens despite their support.
The two-game ultimatum begins this weekend against Rivers United and Katsina United. Failure to secure victories in both games will result in the dismissal of the entire technical crew,” Igali stated.
