River’s United players who are currently participating in the CAF Confederation Cup will each receive a minimum of one million Naira (N1,000,000) if they win against Bloemfontein Celtic FC of South Africa in today’s CAF Confederation Cup first round, second leg tie in Porto Novo, Benin Republic as promised by Nigerian businessman, politician, Felix Obuah.
Rivers United won the tie 2-0 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, and earned N2.4million.
Philanthropic Obuh pledged to pay Rivers United the amount for a win, and another N200,000) for each goal they score against the Siwelele and that each player of Rivers United will get N2million for a win, N1million for a draw, and another N200,000 for each goal they score against the Siwelele in the first leg.
Okey Kpalukwu, General Manager of Rivers United has, in turn, praised Obuah for his magnanimity and huge support for the team, and promised they will not disappoint today.
“We appreciate you for the motivation and support to the team. We will do our best to score goals and win for you, our sponsors, the supporters, and Nigeria at large. We won’t disappoint by God’s grace.”
Today’s match between Rivers United and Bloemfontein Celtic in the CAF Confederation Cup first round, the second leg will hold at the Charles De Gaulles Stadium in Porto Novo, Benin Republic scheduled for 4 pm.
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