In response to the three year ban by FIFA over the Samuel Akurugu entitlement saga, Rivers United have said that they are in touch with both parties to resolve the issue.
Yesterday, FIFA had banned the NPFL club side for three years for failing to pay Akurugu’s entitlement after leaving the club.
As a response, Rivers United released a statement via their media officer and director of communication, Sammy Wejinya, the club said they were working to resolve the issue.
“We are in possession of the said letter from FIFA and every effort is being made to resolve all issues surrounding the development and we are very hopeful that we will come to an amicable settlement. ”
The statement further read that the club is already speaking to the player as well.
“We are in touch with the player and all signs point to a quick concurrence in a couple of days as regards settling some pending entitlements.”
The other part of the statement reads:
Fortunately, Point 8 of the relevant decision of FIFA established that the “aforementioned ban will be lifted immediately and prior to its complete serving, once the due amount, plus interest is paid.”
The management of Rivers United FC is exploring all avenues to bring the matter to a full and final agreement that would be of mutual benefit.
We are confident that working with FIFA, this matter will be dealt with and that lessons have been learned going forward.
We assure our teeming fans to remain calm, as we are certain that this situation will be sorted out quickly and the club cleared to register new players before the next transfer window open.
