Rivers United Football Club has expressed gratitude to the Nigeria community in Mozambique for their unwavering support during the team’s CAF Champions League second preliminary round match against Black Bulls on Saturday. The team’s General Manager, Chief Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, speaking on behalf of the club, commended the Nigerians for making the team feel at home throughout the match.
Chief Dr. Kpalukwu who also doubles as a member of NPFL board and Chairman NPFL Clubs Owners Association noted that the support received from the Nigeria community would serve as further motivation for the team to overturn the 1-goal deficit and qualify for the group stage. The Nigeria Ambassador to Mozambique, Amb. Aminu Abdulhamid, had earlier assured the team of unwavering support, and true to his word, Nigerians in Mozambique turned out in large numbers to cheer the team on.
After the match, Rivers United’s management presented footballs to the Nigeria community as a token of appreciation for their hospitality and support. The team thanked the Nigerians for showcasing the true spirit of hospitality and patriotism.
Rivers United returns to Nigeria trailing 1-0 and will seek to overturn the deficit and advance to the group stage of the competition this weekend.
