Nigeria, May 02, 2016 – 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.
