CAFCC: Rivers SWAN Chairman Lauds Rivers United Over Victory

The Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Rivers State chapter, Jim Udede- Opiki, has lauded Rivers United FC, of Port Harcourt, over its victory against Bloemfontein Celtic in South Africa, at the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup, (CAFCC).
He noted that winning away was a good result for United, adding that what the “Pride of Rivers” need now is to consolidate at home and ensure same result.
Udede-Opiki, said this, Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Tidesports, shortly after United secured away victory, in their first leg of group stage tie in the CAFCC, at Dr Petrus Molemela stadium, South Africa.
“It was a very good result, it shows that football is getting better in the country.
“The winning has increased the frontier of the state to host interna-tional matches,” he said.
He further explained that the winning has also added glamour to this season of celebration.
Udede-Opiki expressed confidence that United will go far by winning the trophy, following the away win recorded.
“I congratulate them for putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians”, he stated.

By: Kiadum Edookor