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Wike’s $40,000 promise will come after second leg- Green
After their 2-1 victory over African champions, Wydad Athletic Club of Casablanca, Morocco, in the first leg of their CAF Champions League tie on Sunday, Rivers United are planning to storm the North African country tomorrow. This, according to the team, is to help the players acclamitise in the North African country ahead of the decisive leg.
But the team’s plan of early departure to Morocco still depends on availability of space in the various airlines the state government has approached.
Against all expectations, Rivers United came from a goal down to beat African champions, Wydad Casablanca, 2-1, at the Adokie Amiesiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt to put one leg in the group stage of the money-spinning CAF Champions League.
Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Chris Green, told The Guardian, yesterday, they started the process of their early departure to Morocco even before the first leg in Port Harcourt.
“We want to go to Morocco early for the players to settle down ahead of the return leg on Sunday, October 16. The problem we are having is the issue of space in the airline. If we get a green light tomorrow (today), the team will leave immediately,” he stated.
Speaking further, Chris Green, a former chairman, Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said: “Nobody gave Rivers United the chance of beating the defending champions. Many Nigerians thought Wydad would overrun our boys so easily. That mentality by some Nigerian football fans is very bad.
“We thank God for seeing us through in the first leg and I am sure the same God will give us victory in Morocco on Sunday.” On Governor Nyesom Wike’s promise of $40,000 for each player of Rivers United, Green said: “The players will get the money if they win the ticket to the group stage. It means they have to beat Wydad on Sunday.”
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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