Orkoro Attributes MVP Award To Hard Work

Winner of the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the just concluded Governor Wike Pre-Season Football Tournament, Icade Orkoro, has attributed his achievement to hardwork and commit-ment.
The Bayelsa United Football Club’s midfielder, stated that it gives him joy to win MVP in a competition where there were also many talented players, saying that hard work pays.
Orkoro said this in an exclusive interview with Tidesports, shortly after he was awarded the MVP, on Sunday, at Sharks Football Club Stadium, Port Harcourt.
Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, won the second of Governor Wike pre-season tournament on penalty 5-4, after they played one all draw in regulation time, on Sunday.
“I feel happy to be honest, not only because of the MVP had I won but the quality players in the tournament.
Thank the Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike for hosting the competition for players to showcase their talents.
I am very very grateful because I didn’t know I will became the MVP in a tournament of this caliber,” Orkoro said.
He further commended his coach, Tiebowei Diepriye for encouraging him during training Session, stressing that, when you work harder it pays.
“Every training session by our coach is like Match situation.
I want to say a very big thank you to the Local Organising Committee, (LOC) for Organising a successful tournament” he stated.

By:  Kiadum Edookor