FIFA President congratulates 2021/2022 NPFL Champions

The President of the Federation of Worldwide Soccer Affiliation(FIFA), Gianni Infantino has praised newly topped Nigeria Skilled Soccer League champions, Rivers United, for his or her historic feat.

In opposition to all odds, the Port-Harcourt primarily based crew emerged because the 2021/22 NPFL winners having missed the chance to take action within the final three seasons.

For that motive, the FIFA boss couldn’t conceal his admiration for the Membership.

In his letter addressed to the President of Nigeria Soccer Federation, Amaju Pinnick and made obtainable to BSN Sports activities, the Swiss-Italian mentioned,

“It’s with nice pleasure that I congratulate Rivers United FC for having been topped 2021/22 champions of Nigeria. This title couldn’t have been achieved with out the whole groups exhausting work, ardour and dedication and everybody on the membership might be very proud. Please,lengthen my congratulation to everybody concerned on this nice achievement.

“On behalf of complete soccer neighborhood, I additionally take.this chance to thanks and your Federation for contribution to the event and prosperity of soccer in Nigeria,in your area and Africa.

Rivers United have been declared champions within the ongoing season with three matches to spare.