Rivers
State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Monday charged the Super Eagles team to win
their match against the Shilangu Senekatia of Swaziland in the 2nd leg of the
World Cup qualifiers match taking place on Tuesday at Adokiye Amiesimaka
stadium in Port Harcourt.
He
promised to give the team $20, 000 for each goal scored against the Swazi team
in the all important World Cup Qualifying game.
The
Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon.
Kenneth Kobani, told members of the Super Eagles to play well by maintaining
calm posture so as to emerge victorious.
“In
line with the hospitality and new Rivers spirit that you have seen, we would
not leave any stone unturned to make sure that you win tomorrow’s game. It is
important that I tell you that Port Harcourt is your home. You have found a
home in Port Harcourt, because I am a football friendly governor. In fact let
me also tell you that because of the importance attached to this game, the
people of Port Harcourt are behind you,” Governor Wike said.
According
to the Governor, Rivers State indigenes see football as a symbol of unity.
“Our
people see football as a single unifying factor that is why I am promising that
for every goal you score I will give $ 20,000, and it will not end there. I am
a man who likes to show appreciation, I want you people to win this game well.
I will be here to watch and give you support to win, then I will host you all,”
He further explained.
He
urged the coach and the players to play a good game and make Nigerians proud.
Responding,
the Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa thanked the Governor for the
encouragement and promised on behalf of his teammate that they would do well
and emerge victorious.
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