Dream Team Gets $60,000 For Congo Win

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State  redeemed his pledge to players of the Dream Team this Monday, following the team's 2-1 victory over Congo in an African U-23 Championship qualifying game played on Sunday at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

The Governor, who had promised the players the sum of $30,000 for every goal and $100,000 for a 3-0 win, addressed the players and officials at a reception hosted for the team, handed over the sum of $60,000 and expressed joy that the Dream Team played one of the best football he has seen in years.

ppealing to the NFF to bring more matches including those of the Super Eagles to Port Harcourt, Governor Wike said the Rivers State is ready to put the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium to full use as the edifice is one of the best in the country.

The Governor then disclosed that in a bid to ensure that the team gets all the support and prepares without distraction to excel in Congo in the return leg, he would be extending their stay in the Port Harcourt by another week.

Speaking earlier, NFF's 1st Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, on behalf of the leadership of the Federation thanked Governor Wike for the massive support he gave the team, including mobilizing over 40,000 spectators to sheer the Dream Team to victory at the Stadium.

He expressed delight that the Dream Team won the first competitive game played at the new stadium, which is a sign of good things to come.

Also in attendance at the party were the NFF's 2nd Vice President, Shehu Dikko, NFF Executive Committee members Chris Green and Ibrahim Gusau as well as the Deputy General Secretary, Emmanuel Ikpeme.