Football
Our attention has been drawn
to reports circulating in some sections of the media that Rivers United FC has
been hit with a transfer ban for three windows by FIFA owing to some issues
surrounding one of our former players, Samuel Akurugu.
We are in possession of the
said letter from FIFA and every effort is being made to resolve all issues
surrounding the development and we are very hopeful that we will come to an
amicable settlement.
We are in touch with the
player and all signs point to a quick concurrence in a couple of days as
regards settling some pending entitlements.
Fortunately, Point 8 of the
relevant decision of FIFA established that the "aforementioned ban will be
lifted immediately and prior to its complete serving, once the due amount, plus
interest is paid."
The management of Rivers
United FC is exploring all avenues to bring the matter to a full and final
agreement that would be of mutual benefit.
We are confident that
working with FIFA, this matter will be dealt with and that lessons have been
learned going forward.
We assure our teeming fans
to remain calm, as we are certain that this situation will be sorted out
quickly and the club cleared to register new players before the next transfer
window open.
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