Football
The Rivers State
Government on Tuesday presented two brand new vehicles (a Toyota Hilux and a
Toyota Coaster Bus) to Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers
United FC.
This was a fulfilment of
the promise made by the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency,
Ezebunwo Nyesom Wike (CON) during the reception of the team following their
successful campaign in the 2016 NPFL season.
Handing over the keys of
the vehicles to the General Manager of the club, Chief Okey Kpalukwu, Rivers State
Sports Commissioner, Honourable Boma Iyaye charged players and officials of the
club to consistently strive for excellence as they gun for honours on three
fronts.
Rivers United is
campaigning for top prizes in the NPFL, Federation Cup and also representing
Nigeria in the 2017 Caf Champions League.
Responding on behalf of
the club, Chief Kpalukwu expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Government for
redeeming its promise while also affirming that players and officials of Rivers
United FC will not let their sponsor down.
The presentation ceremony
which took place at the Rivers State Ministry of Sport was graced by the
National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Honour
Sirawoo, Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma as well as Chairman of
the Rivers United supporters club, Franklin Owhor.
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