THE Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency,
Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (CON) has commended players and officials of
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United following their
sparkling 3-1 victory over Enugu Rangers on Sunday.
A brace from Bernard Ovoke and a superb long range finish
by Christian Weli gave the ‘Pride of Rivers’ the deserved win over
table-topping Enugu Rangers in the exciting match day 14 clash decided at the Yakubu Gown Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Governor Wike praised the team for their continued hard
work and determination while charging them not to rest on their laurels.
“I want to commend the members of Rivers United for the
impressive victory over Enugu Rangers.
“This is indeed a job well done.
“For them to have defeated the current league leaders, it
shows that they know what the task ahead is all about,” Governor Wike said.
While wishing the team more success, the Governor
promised to offset the balance of financial entitlements owed them by the
former administration in Rivers State.
In a related development, Rivers State Sports
Commissioner, Honourable Boma Iyaye has also joined the chief executive of the
State in sending words of commendation to Rivers United FC.
Honourable Iyaye who was at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium on
Sunday said the team showed great resolve that exemplifies the true Rivers
spirit.
He also urged the team to keep their eyes on the prize as
they seek to achieve set objectives this season.
“Anyone who saw that game yesterday will agree with me
that we saw the traditional Rivers spirit in the Rivers United team which gave
us that wonderful victory over a great team like Rangers.
“I am however urging the team not to relent but continue
to work hard and keep their focus.
“The Rivers State Government will continue to put player
welfare as a top priority as we look to make Rivers United FC the foremost
football club in the country,” Honourable Iyaye said.
Rivers United currently occupies the sixth position on
the NPFL table with 22 points from 14 matches.
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