Nwankwe appointed the new Bayelsa United chairman

Tarilaye Nwankwe has been appointed the chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League side, Bayelsa United, DAILY POST reports.

Nwankwe took the place of Ebiki Timitimi.

He was a former player and captain of the Prosperity Boys.

The new supremo played for Bayelsa United between 2000-2013

Nwankwe is also a one-time chairman of Bayelsa Queens.

Bayelsa United lost 3-0 to Sunshine Stars in their opening match of the season.

They will take on Kano Pillars next in the league.