Rivers United Appoints Austin Team Coordinator …As he pledges to perform effectively

The immediate past Captain of Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt, Festus Austin has said that he would perform effectively and efficiently on his new appointment as the team coordinator.
He stated that when he was the  captain he put in his best in all ramifications for the successes recorded in the era of Dolphins FC and now Rivers United, saying that he will continue in that same spirit.
Austin said this in a telephone interview with Tidesports on Sunday, shortly after the management of the club gave him the appointment.
According to him, whatever sacrifice he will do for the team to succeed he will do because the club and Rivers State Government have assisted him to be what he is now.
“Honestly I am elated over the appointment given to me by the management as the team coordinator. I will ensure that I put in my best to enable the club succeed.
“ I have done it before as a captain and I believe I can still do it again as the coordinator, I also know the task is enormous but with the help of God everything will be easy” Austin said.
Koboko fondly called him by his fans use the opportunity to thank the State Government led by Governor Sir Siminialayi Fubara for providing funds for the club to function effectively.
He further thanked the State Commissioner for Sports, Chris Green for his pragmatic approach towards Sports development, particularly as he graciously approved his appointment.
Meanwhile, the management of the club has wished Austin good luck as he carried out his functions.

By: Tonye Orabere