Technical Manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma, has praised State Governor Nyesom Wike, for honoring a $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) financial guarantee for the team’s victory over Young Africans.
Governor Wike redeemed the pledge of Forty-One million (N41,085,000) naira to players of Rivers United on Thursday, for their 2-0 aggregate win in the CAF TotalEnergies Champions League first preliminary round.
Eguma told the press following the cash presentation that his players will prove the incentive by delivering positive outcomes.
”That is a very huge motivation to the boys for them to do well, you know his Excellency has always been exceptional, he has always supported the team very well with his heart and he has done what no other Governors have been able to do.
“The ball is now in our court to perform well on Sunday and ensure that resounding victory is assured.
“We are also working hard to reciprocate as a team to what his Excellency has done for the team”.
Eguma talked up the qualities of new Chief Coach Fatai Osho who joined from rival Enyima and the reasons behind the move which he believes will beef up the technical department of the team.
“I know him as a good coach and also his antecedents for a long time right from when he was in Kogi United FC and also Remo Stars.
“He is a coach that loves possessive football and an attacking-minded fellow. This alone gives a boost to team.
“He also proved his worth when he was with our biggest rivalry in the country Enyimba FC.
“When we needed to beef up our technical department I made sure we just get his kind of person and I’m sure he will be a great asset to the team” Eguma concluded.
Rivers United will host Al Hilal FC of Sudan on Sunday, October 17 at 4pm at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers State.
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