Ahead of the CAF confederation cup games, the Africa football governing body CAF has approved, Samson Siasia Stadium in Bayelsa.

Bayelsa United, currently plight their trade in the second division of the Nigeria football league system NNL.
They secure the Continental ticket, in a win over Nasarawa United during the Aiteo Cup final in Benin.
According to CAF rules, all stadia will be inspected, and meet the FIFA requirements.
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Despite their Continental campaign, Bayelsa United where nowhere near the premier league playoffs.
They will be ready to plight their trade in the NNL atleast next season, but still hope for a better campaign and also push for a NPFL return.