Rivers Football Referees’ Council Chairman Fire Shot at SWAN Rivers Ahead on Novelty Match

Rivers Football Referees' Council Chairman Fire Shot at SWAN Rivers Ahead on Novelty Match

Charles Dennis Dima, Chairman of the Rivers State Football Referees’ Council, has issued a challenge to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Rivers chapter (SWAN Rivers), ahead of their upcoming novelty match.Rivers Football Referees' Council Chairman Fire Shot at SWAN Rivers Ahead on Novelty Match

The much anticipated encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 4 PM, taking place at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Footballrover reports

What’s the Novelty Match about?

This event marks the official inauguration of the Referee Academy in the state, known as the His Royal Majesty King Edward Asimini William-Dappa Pepple Football Refereeing Academy under the Rivers State Council.

The unveiling ceremony will be presided over by Dr. Ama-Opu Senibo Sam Sam Jaja, the former president of the Nigerian Referee Association (NRA).

Previous encounters and expectations

In a past novelty match, SWAN Rivers faced off against the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in early June 2023, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat.

While speaking to Footballrover, the Chairman of the Rivers Referees Council, Dima, expressed confidence, promising that the referees would hand SWAN Rivers a double whammy.

It’s going to be a thrilling encounter, and it will be fun. I assure you that the Rivers Referee Council football team is ready to give the SWAN Rivers a good fight,” he stated.

Anticipated Attendees

The event is expected to attract numerous dignitaries, including Joseph Totoye, the Patron of the Rivers Referee Council, Commissioner for Sports Chris Green, and Commissioner for Information Joe Johnson, all avid sports enthusiasts.

According to the Chairman, the novelty match will also feature the Super Eagles supporters club, which promises an entertaining display for all attendees.

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