Ugochukwu Iwuchukwu
The Management of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt has commiserated with the Rivers State Football Association over the death of its erstwhile Vice Chairman, Chief H. I. Omineokuma-Kile.
Chief Omineokuma-Kile died on Thursday and was until his sad demise, one of the most recognizable figures in Sport in Rivers State.
Rivers United in its condolence message to Rivers State Football Association expressed shock over the death of the late sports administrator.
The General Manager, Dr Okey Kpalukwu while speaking on behalf of the club, expressed great sadness over the late Chief Kile’s demise while extolling his qualities as a respected football administrator.
“This is a great loss, not only to the football fraternity in Rivers State but also to the larger Nigerian football family.
“We will miss him greatly particularly his drive in developing the game of football in Rivers State and Nigerian.
“We deeply commiserate with his family and pray that God gives them the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.
