Your Life Will Change If You Win CAF Cup, Gov Wike To Rivers United FC
........Presents Yutong luxury buses, ambulances, to Rivers United, Rivers Angels Football Clubs
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has challenged
players of Rivers United Football Club to make the state proud by doing
everything possible in winning the cup of the forthcoming Confederation of
African Football (CAF) tournament.
The Governor said if they achieve that feat, their life will
change and the state will celebrate them.
Governor Wike made the promise when he presented Yutong
buses, ambulances and other vehicles to the Rivers United and the Rivers Angels
Football Clubs at Government House in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
He said, as players, they have the opportunity to write their
names in gold while promoting the image of the state, and they should not
compromise it.
"I believe that when you have an opportunity, you
shouldn't miss it. This is the time, not only to win laurels for the state, but
also to print your name in gold. Let it be known that you're part of the team
that brought laurels and trophies to this State.
"Let me assure you that the State Government will not
relent to give you all the necessary support that you require to make you bring
trophies at the end of this season.
"I hear you have CAF Match ahead of you. Let me say to
Rivers United FC, if you win the CAF Cup, your life will change. I will not say
now what I will give to you. Just win the trophy first.
"The same applies to Rivers Angels. Win the trophies, be
the first to go and play tournament in Africa, then your life will also
change."
The governor also motivated the teams with financial rewards
should they secure any away win.
He told them to always show that they are truly Rivers
wherever they go for any competition, and be determined to emerge as the best
at all times.
"As a motivating factor, if you go and win Enyimba, and
come back, we will give you N20 million. Henceforth, for the Rivers United, any
match you win away, you'll have a bonus of N10 million. The same amount applies
to Rivers Angels.
"Continue to show other teams that you're really Rivers.
You don't need to take second. You need to take first all the
times."
Governor Wike acknowledged the efforts of the sporting teams
under the leadership of the State Commissioner of Sports, for using sports as
catalyst for development.
"I believe that this is the right time our people are
using sports as catalyst for development. You have provided the state of the
art luxury bus for the Rivers United FC. The coaster for the girls is not
allowed. Give them luxury bus too. I will not allow that discrimination.
"The two teams, as you're leaving, they will go
with two ambulances. To the technical crews, you're also important
because you help the teams to succeed. Whatever benefits they get will be
extended to you.
Governor Wike further announced donation of a coaster bus to
the Supporters Club for always providing moral boost for the teams.
In his address, the Rivers State Commissioner for
Sports, Boma Iyaye said they are grateful to Governor Wike for providing the
clubs with brand new luxury buses and other vehicles.
Also speaking, the Chief Coach of Rivers United Football
Club, Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma said Governor Wike made it possible
for them to be exposed professionally when they were taken to Madrid in Spain
plus other incentives that they have continued to enjoy.
On her part, the General Manager of Rivers Angels Football
Clubs, Port Harcourt, Matilda Otuene said Governor Wike is not only
gender friendly but a real father who has improved welfare conditions for them.
She said the club has been enabled to retain a foreign based player.
In his speech, the Captain of Rivers United Football Club, Port
Harcourt, Austin Festus promised that the club is poised to win more
trophies for the state, which will also serve to reciprocate the supports that
they have enjoyed from Governor Wike.
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