The Rivers State Government has congratulated Rivers Angels Sports Club for emerging champions of the 2017 Aiteo Cup.
Rivers Angels defeated Ibom Angels 3-0 on penalties in the final played at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on Wednesday and were rewarded with a cash prize of N10 million.
Speaking on the club’s victory, Rivers State Commissioner of Sports, Honourable Boma Iyaye expressed happiness at the feat.
Hon Iyaye also lauded the team for justifying the confidence reposed on them by the Rivers State Government.
He also noted that the Government would continue to support and invest in the team.
“I want to, on behalf of the Rivers State Government, commend Rivers Angels FC for this laudable feat.
“They have done well for themselves and also made Rivers State proud.
“This victory is a clear testament of the tenacity, doggedness and display of the traditional Rivers spirit of excellence.
“They have reposed the confidence reposed in them by the Rivers State Government and we are proud of them,” Hon Iyaye concluded.
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