Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyaye says Rivers United have not come to consensus with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to accepting the decision of playing in Confederation Cup.
Iyaye said the Rivers United will not succumb from the ongoing intervention of the Federation on the interpretation of the Point-Per-Game (PPG) over the 2019/2020 Football Season.
The Commissioner said they have not come in conclusion with the decision by the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table to the NFF or League Management Company (LMC).
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Iyaye who was on supervision tour to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Sporting Complex in Port Harcourt spoke with journalists after he inspected the re-construction and re-grassing work at the main bowl and football training pitches.
He disclosed that the virtual meeting which had the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick; LMC Chairman, Shehu Dikko;
Rivers Ministry of Sports Permanent Secretary, Honour Sirawoo;
General Manager, Rivers United, Okey Kpalukwu and himself in attendance looked at the football club’s position to the NFF and LMC.
“Rivers United did not at any time agree with the NFF on anything and that definitely is not what transpired at the meeting.
“During the virtual meeting, there were lots of arguments on our stand that we remain in the second position, which we rightfully deserve.
“We called on them to obey their own rules which guide the Nigeria Professional Football League.
“We also talked about how the LMC used an inconclusive head-to-head, which runs contrary to the rules;
“We x-rayed the situation in other leagues across the world in the realization that FIFA and CAF do not interfere in the domestic operations of its affiliates.
“So, Rivers United will not accept injustice, we are ready to pursue it anywhere;
“The rules must be followed and NFF knows what to do.
“Amaju Pinnick said he is consulting with FIFA and CAF, we cannot accept injustice and it will be vigorously pursued,” he declared.