Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has congratulated the Dream Team VI for winning the African U-23 championship and qualifying for next year’s Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.
In a statement issued , Monday, by the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, Governor Wike stated that the success of the Dream Team VI justifies the investment of his administration in creating an enabling environment for international and domestic football to thrive.
Governor Wike said he is happy that the Dream Team VI started their qualification journey in Port Harcourt with the match against Congo Brazzaville, at the Adokiye Amasiemaka Stadium with the full backing of the Government and people of Rivers State.
The governor particularly congratulated the Team Coach, Samson Siasia, his technical crew and the players for ensuring that the nation emerged victorious.
He stated that his administration will continue to use sports as a tool to empower the youths, pointing out that a development sports agenda is being executed in that direction.
Governor Wike assured that he will continue to support the various national teams to attain success as he believes that sports is a unifying factor.
