Dream Team VI’s only way to make Nigerians happy is to play well and win on Sunday - Samson Siasia




The Rivers State Government has thrown the gates at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt open for Sunday’s Africa U-23 Championship qualifying match between Nigeria’s Dream Team and Congo Red Devils.
The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Boma Iyaye, who disclosed this at the weekend, explained that the measure was part of efforts to ensure that the nation’s U-23 team gets massive support when they confront the Congolese.
Iyaye further assured that efforts had been put in place to ensure a memorable outing for the Dream Team VI this weekend.
“His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike gave the go ahead for Rivers State to host the Rio 2016 Olympic qualifier to demonstrate the importance his administration attaches to sports development. It is against this background that the state government set up various sub-committees to give the encounter a befitting organisation and coordination,” he stated.
Already, Governor Wike has graciously paid for the tickets and as such, fans don’t need to pay to enter the stadium to cheer the Dream Team,” he added.
He said the kind gesture of the governor was to ensure that the Dream Team VI does not lack any support before, during and after the match.
He appealed to the people of Rivers State and its environs to come out and give maximum support to the team, while also calling for good behaviour from the fans in order to ensure that Port Harcourt continues to host international matches.
The former Rivers State Sports Commissioner used the opportunity to reiterate the state as a safe ground for all manner of sporting activities, pointing out that the state had successfully hosted several competitions without any incident.
He said the administration of Governor Wike is one that would give opportunities for the youths to develop their sporting talents, adding that Rivers would be a major destination for sports.
Meanwhile, Head Coach of the Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia, has expressed gratitude to the LOC members for all they have done for the team since their arrival in Port Harcourt, and assured that the only way they can make Nigerians happy is to play well and win on Sunday.

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