Governor Fubara rewards Rivers Angels with #25 million for President Federation Cup success

 

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has rewarded Rivers Angels with a sum of 25 million naira (N25,000,000) for their victory in the Women's President Federation Cup finals. 

The announcement was made during a grand reception for Rivers State sportsmen and women who brought glory to the state, held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

Three players who won individual awards also received cash rewards: Blessing Okpe (Most Valuable Player) - 2.5 million naira, Agatha Thompson (Best Goalkeeper) - 2.5 million naira, and Morufa Ademola (Best Goalkeeper in the Super Six) - 2.5 million naira. 

Governor Fubara promised continuous support for the team to achieve more success and bring glory to Rivers State.

Rivers Angels defeated Naija Ratels to win the women's President Federation Cup trophy.

 The reception also honored other sports teams and individuals who excelled in various competitions.

Here is the breakdown of the rewards:

- Rivers United U-17 boys - 30 million naira

- Rivers Hoopers - 25 million naira

- Cycling team - 5 million naira

- Special Sports Athletes - 10 million naira

- Hockey team - 10 million naira

- Table Tennis - 5 million naira

- Judo - 3 million naira

- Chess - 5 million naira

- Supporters club - 20 million naira

LSFA, Sports Commission synergize to host memorable President Federation Cup final

 

The board members of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) led by its Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed held a meeting with the Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, at his Teslim Balogun Stadium office on Tuesday.

At the meeting which was ostensibly aimed to forge a stronger synergy and working collaboration between State FA and Sports Commission, who are the supervisors of sports in the state, also discussed plans to make the finals of this year's President Federation Cup finals billed to be hosted by the Centre Of Excellence.

In his opening remarks, Lagos FA boss Hajji Gafar expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Sports Commission Director-General, to improve sports in the state. Adding that the board is desirous of a beneficial collaboration with the sports commission, for the benefits and development of football in the State.

Hon. Fatodu in his response, remarked he is impressed with the positive energy and commitment of the LSFA board towards the development of football in the State. 

He assured the State FA of the continued support and collaboration of the Sports Commission towards a better football ecosystem in the state.

Fatodu also stated that the Sports Commission would work in synergy with the State FA to deliver a spectacular and grand President Federation Cup finals which is both glamorous and excellent in the mantra of Lagos State.

On Saturday, at the magnificent Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Abia Warriors of Abia and El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, will battle in the men's final match, while Naija Ratels and Rivers Angels would trade tackles for honours in the final of the women's category.

President Federation Cup: Ogbonda talks up Rivers Angels' chances against Edo Queens

 

Rivers Angels are gearing up for a crucial showdown as they prepare to face Edo Queens in the round of 16 President Federation Cup. 

Coach Whyte Ogbonda, determined to turn the tide following the inability of his side to win the league title, expressed confidence in his team's readiness to secure a victory against Edo Queens on Wednesday.

"Our preparations have been meticulous, both players and technical staff are primed for the challenge ahead. We're fully prepared to take on Edo Queens and secure a win," remarked Ogbonda.

Despite a recent setback of not winning the league, Ogbonda apologized and reassured that the team has put behind them the setback and promised to make it up to the good people of Rivers State.

 "We are disappointed that we couldn't lift the trophy for the fans and good people of Rivers State, we know how they trusted us to bring the trophy back, but it didn't happen. We tried our best, but our best wasn't good enough. We want to apologize to the fans and the owners of the team for our inability to win the league title."

Captain Catherine Kenneth echoed Ogbonda's sentiments, expressing the entire team's disappointment for not winning the league title but assured their readiness to win the President Federation Cup.

 "We were not happy losing the league title, considering we got so close. It was in our hands, but it slipped from us. As a team, we are not happy because the government of Rivers State has supported us thus far, and we wanted to win the trophy to pay them back, but we couldn't. 

I want to apologize on behalf of my girls, and we say, please bear with us; we plead for your support in the Federation Cup; don't give up on us."

Striker Alvine Dah-Zossu highlighted that, though the team failed to win the league title after their hard work, they have put behind them the pains and disappointment to focus on the Federation Cup. 

"We were all disappointed because we wanted to win the trophy; we really worked hard to get the trophy, but it was quite unfortunate that we didn't win it. We have been able to put behind us the setback; we had a meeting with our officials, and we were made to understand that it's either we win or we learn. So, we have learnt from our mistakes during the Super Six, and we are ready to correct them when we face Edo Queens on Wednesday."

The Jewels of Rivers have met Edo Queens thrice this season, winning twice and losing one.