NYESOM WIKE COMMENDS RIVERS UNITED FOR EMERGING WINNERS OF 2021/22 NPFL

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has counseled the Rivers United Soccer Membership for rising the winner of the 2021/22 Nigeria Skilled Soccer League (NPFL).

Rivers United was formally confirmed the champion of the 2021/2022 NPFL season following Plateau United 1-2 away loss to Akwa United on Saturday

The governor counseled the gamers and training employees of the State owned soccer membership yesterday, following the memorable victory which ended their five-year NPFL title wait.

Governor Wike, who attributed the achievement of Rivers United to the proficient group’s dedication, stated it’s most heartening that by advantage of the league win, the membership will symbolize the nation on the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) Champions League subsequent season.

He additional added that Rivers United’s triumph on the 2021/2022 NPFL has introduced a wave of pleasure and happiness for the individuals of Rivers State and the nation at giant.

“I want to categorical my heartfelt appreciation to the teaching employees and significantly the succesful gamers of Rivers United for the precious efforts they made to emerge the winner of the 2021/2022 NPFL.

“The Authorities and good individuals of Rivers State are very happy with the group’s exploits following their dogged performances and resilience show all through the 2021/2022 season.

It’s worthy to notice that over time, Rivers United has introduced a lot pleasure and happiness to soccer followers and supporters all around the nation. This victory, little question, marks a significant milestone in Rivers State soccer’s historical past.”

In the meantime, Rivers United misplaced 2-1 to Nasarawa United in a NPFL Match-day 35 encounter in Lafia yesterday.

Rivers United went behind on 5 minutes via Sunday Okereke’s excellent strike. Sikiru Olatubosun equalised for the guests 10 minutes from time.

Tochukwu Michael netted the profitable purpose from the penalty spot on the stroke of 90 minutes.

Katsina United and Kano Pillars boosted their survival hopes with necessary wins at residence.

In Aba, Enyimba and Heartland battled to a 0-0 draw within the Oriental derby.

On the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina United defeated Remo Stars in a five-goal thriller.

MFM FC formally dropped from the NPFL following their 2-1 defeat at Sunshine in Akure yesterday. The church group remained caught to the underside of the go browsing a paltry 36 factors from 35 matches.

RESULTS

Enyimba 0-0 Heartland

Gombe 2-1 Wikki

Okay’Pillars 1-0 Rangers

Katsina Utd 3-2 Remo

Lobi Stars1-0 Dakkada

Nasarawa 2-1 Rivers Utd

Taking pictures 2-2 Abia Warriors

Sunshine 2-1 MFM FC