For winning the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has sent a heartfelt congratulation to Rivers United Football Club.

After Plateau United’s 1-2 away loss against Akwa United on Saturday, Rivers United was formally declared the winner of the 2021–2022 NPFL season.

Following their remarkable triumph on Saturday that ended their five-year NPFL title drought, the governor praised the players and coaching staff of the State-owned football team.

It is encouraging that Rivers United won the league and will now represent the nation in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League the following year, according to Governor Wike, who credited the brilliant team’s tenacity for their success.

The victory of Rivers United in the 2021,/22 NPFL, he continued, has brought joy and gladness to the people of Rivers State and the nation as a whole.

“I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the coaching staff and particularly the capable players of Rivers United for the valuable efforts they made to emerge the winner of the 2021/2022 NPFL.” – Wike said.

The governor added that;

“The Government and good people of Rivers State are very proud of the team’s exploits following their dogged performances and resilience display throughout the 2021/2022 season. It is worthy to note that over the years, Rivers United has brought so much joy and happiness to football fans and supporters all over the country. This victory, no doubt, marks a major milestone in Rivers State football’s history.”

𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕? 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒙!