Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday splashed the sum of seven million naira (N7 million) on Rivers United FC for their 2-0 win over Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt.
Governor Wike watched United in a competitive game for the first time, with a further N3.5 million each time the football club earns a draw away from home in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.
United have been impressive this season, and are still in the running for glory in both the NPFL and the Federation Cup. For an away win in any of their remaining matches in the NPFL, the sum of seven million naira (N7 million) has been earmarked as financial reward.
Also, as part of plans to adequately motivate the club, the Governor further outlined several incentives which should spur players and officials of the club as the season enters the business end. The Rivers State Chief Executive also promised the sum of fifty thousand US dollars ($50,000 USD) if the team defeats either Julius Atete FC or Enyimba International FC in the quarter final of this year’s Federation Cup.
The Governor also revealed that a ‘special package’ awaits the football club if they reach the last four of the oldest football competition. Rivers United FC currently occupy third position on the NPFL log with 44 points from 26 games, two points adrift of the leaders, Enugu Rangers.
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