Crowned the Nigeria Professional Football League champions for the first time since the merger of Sharks and Dolphins Football Clubs, Rivers United Players have also landed huge bonuses.
Rivers United picked up the NPFL title after roller coaster season, but had invested quality in the squad including a shake up in the Coaching staff.
On Thursday, video of the Squad being hosted by Owner, the Rivers State Government and each Player was promised $20k bonus for the championship.
The Club also won the automatic ticket to next season’s CAF Champions League, but they’ll have to reach the tournament proper through the qualifying rounds.
A further financial pledge was made to the team should they achieve that feat.
$40k will be paid to each player if the Team reaches the group stage of the Prestigious competition.
