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Our striker Guy Keumian has returned to action after spending two weeks on the side lines.  The attacker suffered a contusion of his right foot on 22 days ago during our Caf Confederation Cup game against Moroccan club FUS Rabat in Port Harcourt.  He has now resumed full training with ‘The Pride of Rivers’ and is available for the selection for our club’s domestic and continental matches.  Dr Chukwuemeka Agi, the head of our medical department, explained that initial scans conducted on the forward showed no extensive damage to his right foot.  “We had a scan and an X-ray on the affected area and saw that it was nothing more than a contusion of the right foot.  “The initial fear was that he had suffered a fracture as he had been unable to continue participating in the game and had to be stretchered off in the first half.  “He was out for 10 days and after initially using ice to stop the bleeding, and performing gentl...

Sunday Rotimi and Bernard Ovoke were among the five Rivers United players honoured by the Rivers State Government on Saturday for spectacular displays in the just concluded season. Rotimi was voted as the club’s best player as he won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Ovoke who sparkled for long stretches won the award set aside for the club’s top scorer after following the 11 goals he scored in all competitions (nine in the Nigeria Professional Football League and two in the Federation) last season. Club captain, Festus Austin was also not left out as his teammates voted for him as the most dedicated/disciplined member of the club. Christian Weli, who played in all of the club’s games last term won the ‘Most Consistent Player’ award while the best home grown player award was scooped by midfielder, Obomate Frederick.

Goalkeeper, Sunday Rotimi has given reasons why he returned to Dolphins after holding discussions with Sunshine Stars in the off season.   Rotimi said he spoke with officials of the Akure based club and agreed to play for them but changed his mind after speaking with coaches, management members and some fans of Dolphins.   “It is not a rumour. You know a top player when he gets offers at the end of the season and that was the case with me,” Rotimi said.   “I actually went to Sunshine Stars in the off season and agreed terms with them but a lot of things happened and I returned to Dolphins,” Rotimi said.   Rotimi said the offer from Sunshine Stars was a very good one but after dues considerations he returned.    “After speaking with the coaches and a few other people I decided to come back to Port Harcourt. Money, after all is not everything.   “I’ve been here for so long and made lots of friends and...