Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has promised players and officials of Rivers United football club N20m, if they defeat rivals, Enyimba FC in Aba, in their first leg, second Preliminary Round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.
The Rivers State Governor stated this at the Government House, Port Harcourt while presenting 2 new buses to Rivers United and Rivers Angels – the female club outfit, both owned by the state government.
Wike, commending both teams for bringing a positive image to the state, posited that sports can serve as a catalyst for development.
He went ahead to charge Rivers United to win the CAF Confederation Cup, also tasking Rivers Angels to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League.
Promising both clubs N10m each for every away victory in their quest to win all available laurels at continental and local levels.
Similarly, businessman, Felix Obuah, promised to pay N2m should the Pride of Rivers win the first leg. He also promised to reward the team with N200,000 for every goal they scored in the game
He further donated a coaster bus to Rivers United Supporters’ Club and ambulances to the teams.
Earlier, both Rivers Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye and President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Sir Honour Sirawoo, commended Wike for his vision in promoting sports development in the state.
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