<p>By Matthew Okon</p>
<p><strong>Rivers United have received cash rewards totalling N2 million and $2,000 following their impressive start to the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season and their campaign in the CAF Champions League.</strong></p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/mainstream-energy-unveils-new-md-as-lamu-audu-bows-out/">NERC Hosts Mainstream Energy as Siraj Abdullahi Emerges New MD</a></p>
<p>The Pride of Rivers earned N2 million after defeating Plateau United 2-0 in their NPFL opening fixture.</p>
<p>Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Chris Green, rewarded the team with N1 million for each goal scored in the victory.</p><p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/n33-75bn-unverified-cash-transfers-adc-accuses-tinubu-govt-of-running-racket/">N33.75bn Unverified Cash Transfers: ADC Accuses Tinubu Govt of Running ‘Racket’</a></p></p>
<p>The Port Harcourt-based club also received a $2,000 bonus following their 1-1 draw against FC San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie.</p>
<p>The state government commended the players and officials for their performances and for representing Rivers State and Nigeria positively on both the domestic and continental fronts.</p>
<p class="ari-link"><strong>Read also:</strong> <a href="https://sparknewsdaily.com.ng/66th-independence-tinubu-ll-take-nigeria-to-promised-land-says-tolu-bankole/">66th Independence: Tinubu &#8216;ll Take Nigeria to Promised Land, Says Tolu Bankole</a></p><p>The financial incentives are aimed at motivating the squad as Rivers United continue to juggle their NPFL commitments with their continental campaign.</p>
<p>The club will now focus on the second leg against FC San Pedro in Ikenne, with a place in the second preliminary round at stake.</p>

Rivers United Earns N2m, $2,000 for Impressive Season Start
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