Rivers United Skipper Assures Governor Wike Of Confederation Cup Trophy

Rivers United Skipper Assures Governor Wike Of Confederation Cup Trophy

Sampson Adedeji

The captain of the Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United Festus Austin has assured the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike of the Confederation Cup trophy, BSNSports.com.ng has gathered.

Austin made the statement after the state governor redeemed his pledge of $20,000 to each player of the team if they qualified for the group stage of the CAF Inter-Club competitions.

“I am overwhelmed today, I couldn’t believe it, it’s just like a dream that came true. As you can see today we are very happy seeing our able Governor, the number one supporter of Rivers United, redeem his promise given to give 0,000 dollars. 

"I just want to say a big thank you to HIS Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike, we love you and will continue to do more for this team. I promise you we are going for the CAF Confederation Cup and we are going to get it," he told the club media.

The Pride of Rivers have been drawn in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup against Côte d’Ivoire’s Asec Mimosas, Motema Pembe of DR Congo and Congo Brazzaville-based Diables Noirs.