Ahead of the CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round first leg tie against Futuro Kings FC on Saturday in Equatorial Guinea, all Rivers United players and officials have undertaken the mandatory Covid-19 test.
The results of the test expected to be released today (Thursday) will determine those who are free to embark on the trip to Equatorial Guinea for the 1st leg tie.
According to a release by Mayuku Charles, Rivers United media officer, the General Manager, Okey Kpalukwu, has expressed optimism that the support from Rivers State Government, the high spirit and winning mentality as exhibited by the team in the build up to the game will be a catalyst to securing a decent result in Mongomo, Equitorial Guinea.
“I want to thank our number one supporter, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, for his tremendous support in ensuring all we need is provided. I thank the Commissioner for Sports, Hon Boma Iyaye, and the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Sports Sir Honour Sirawoo for their continuous support. I am excited by the spirit of the players and their sense of dedication and commitment. We have shown over time that we can get the job done. Our mission is go there and get a decent result. We want to make the 2nd leg as easy as possible for us,” the General Manager said.
Rivers United is expected to depart Port Harcourt on Friday by chartered flight to the city of Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea for Saturday’s fixture.
