The Rivers state govern
ment has assured that the nation’s U-23 team also known as Dream Team would not be lacking in support when they take on their Congolese counterpart this weekend in Port Harcourt.
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Boma Iyaye, who gave the assurance at a media chat this week  said that efforts have been put in place to ensure a memorable outing for the U-23.
According to him, the governor of the state, Chief Nyesom Wike gave the go ahead to host the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifier to demonstrate the importance his administration attaches to sports development.
It is against this background that the state government set up various sub-committees to give the encounter a befitting organisation and coordination.
Iyaye assured that all efforts are geared towards giving Nigerians and visitors the best of traditional Rivers hospitality, just as he added that Governor Nyesom Wike has graciously paid for the match tickets and as such, fans would be entering the stadium for free.
He said the kind gesture of the governor was to ensure that the Dream Team VI does not lack any support before, during and after the match.
He appealed to the people of the state and environs to come out and give maximum support to the team, while also calling for good behaviour from fans in order to ensure Port Harcourt continues to host international matches.
The former Rivers sports commissioner used the opportunity to reiterate Rivers state as a safe ground for all manner of sporting activities, pointing out that the state had successfully hosted several competitions without any incident.
He said the administration of Governor Wike is one that would give leverage and opportunities for youths to develop their sporting talents, adding that Rivers would be a major destination for sports.
The Dream Team VI are already in Port Harcourt and only last Friday defeated Go Round Football Club of Rivers 3-1 in a friendly encounter.