Rivers United celebrate NPFL youth league success

Rivers United have hailed their U-17 team for emerging champions at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Premier Football youth league.

The general manager of the club, Okey Kpalukwu described the team’s success in a congratulatory message as true reflection of the club’s vision toward promoting youngsters from the grassroots.

Kpalukwu pointed that the youngsters were poised to take football world by storm.

He assured that the 2022 NPFL champions will continue to help young players reach their full potential from the talented pool of players in the country.

Kpalukwu also commended the coaches for their strong desire to compete amongst the best in the football profession with skills and fitness in tactical acumen which paved the way for the triumph in Benin City.

Rivers United defeated Katsina United 4-2 to be crowned champions at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday.