Former Commissioner for Sports in Rivers State, Barr. Chris Green has rewarded players of Rivers United with 5 million naira for their victory over Bendel Insurance at the ongoing 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL Super 6 Play-off in Lagos.

Barr. Green, had promised to reward the team while addressing them before kick-off of the match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena

Goals from Morice Chukwu and Joseph Onoja ensured the Pride of Rivers ended the Benin Arsenal’s 21-match unbeaten run in the league.

The Pride of Rivers currently occupies the second position with 8 points after 4 games as they seek to retain the league title

Reacting, the club’s General Manager, Okechukwu Kpalukwu assured Barr. Green that the team will win the league.

While thanking him for motivating the team and his leadership style, he reiterated that the team is capable of retaining the league title to make the state proud.