Desmond Iwuchukwu
The General Manager of Plateau United Football Club of Jos, Pius Henwan has congratulated Rivers United for emerging champions of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League.
The Pride of Rivers were crowned champions with three games to go after closest rivals Plateau United suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Akwa United on Saturday in Uyo meaning they will finish behind Rivers United as the Port-Harcourt team now leads with an unassailable 10 points.
Pius Henwan conveyed his congratulatory message while addressing players and technical crew of Rivers United at the Jos international stadium after the Pride of Rivers matchday 35 fixture against Nasarawa United.
While taking stock of what has transpired in the ongoing season, Henwan praised the Stanley Eguma tutored side for their consistency while urging Rivers United and Plateau United to do everything to make Nigeria proud on the continent.
“The technical crew of Rivers United, players and my former players that are now with Rivers United, I am here to congratulate you, to tell you well done, for a job well done.
I have been pursuing you left and right to see if I can overtake you but Governor Wike is very tough, Wike is very tough but nevertheless, we are already there. It should not go into our heads and say we are there and we relax. The remaining games are very important, lets’s maintain the lead with a good number of points, and let’s not forget that this game does not end here.
We are now faced with the continent so please whatever we are going to do to make Nigeria proud, you are going to lead and we are going to follow you.
So on behalf of Plateau United and the good people of Plateau State, I am congratulating you, telling you well done the champions.”
Akwa United Congratulates Rivers United on NPFL win
Also, 2021 Nigeria Professional Football League Champions Akwa United have congratulated Rivers United for emerging 2022 NPFL champions.
Chairman of Akwa United in a message of felicitation to the new champions, described Rivers United as worthy champions who achieve their success through hard work and determination.
“On behalf of Akwa United Football Club, we wish to congratulate Rivers United Football Club for winning the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League title even with three matches before the official end of the season.
“There is no doubt that Rivers United has been the in-form team throughout the season with some great results. With such consistent performances throughout the season, I must say that the Pride of Rivers are worthy champions of Nigeria this season and they truly deserve the crown.
“We know that winning the league comes with a big responsibility of representing the country at the continental level. We wish Rivers United a successful outing in next year’s CAF Champions League competition”.
Rivers United were confirmed NPFL champions on Saturday following Akwa United’s 2-1 victory over second-placed Plateau United who is 10 points behind the Pride of Rivers with three games before the end of the season.
