Finidi George’s Rivers United raise the stakes in the NPFL with a bold offer - free kits for fans as they prepare to battle Ibadan Warriors in the NPFL.
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George’s Rivers United are raising the stakes ahead of their NPFL clash with Shooting Stars by offering fans free replica jerseys and free admission to the match.
The Rivers State outfit will host Ibadan Warriors in one of the biggest fixtures of week four in the Nigeria Premier Football League at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday.
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Both teams are eager for a win after dropping points last weekend. Rivers United settled for a goalless draw with El-Kanemi Warriors, while Shooting Stars were held by nemesis Ikorodu City in Ibadan.
To ignite fan support and boost the team’s chances, Rivers United announced on their social media a special giveaway:
“FREE replica jerseys for FANS! Gate Fee: FREE! Don’t miss out! Show your team pride & join us for an electrifying match.”
This bold move shows the Pride of Rivers’s determination to secure all three points in this crucial encounter as Finidi looks to challenge for the NPFL title again.
The history between the two clubs adds extra spice to the fixture. Rivers have claimed four wins in the last eight meetings, while Shooting Stars have three.
Notably, in their last four meetings in Port Harcourt, Rivers United have been dominant with four clean-sheet victories, including a 2-0 win in Shooting Stars’ last visit.
Finidi George’s Rivers United will be hoping to rely on the unwavering support of their energised home crowd, boosted by the free jersey offer, to continue their strong home form and shoot down Oluyole Warriors this weekend.
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