The League Management Company applied the Weight-Point-Per-Game calculation to declare Enyimba second on the domestic league log ahead of Rivers who were earlier runners-up to leaders Plateau United after PPG was used. It means Enyimba will represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League while Rivers will campaign in the less -prestigious Confederation Cup. He disclosed that the virtual meeting had the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick; LMC boss, Shehu Dikko; Permanent Secretary, Rivers sports ministry, Honour Sirawoo; General Manager, Rivers United, Okey Kpalukwu and himself in attendance. “Rivers United did not at any time agree with the NFF on anything and that definitely is not what transpired at the meeting. “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.

Source: Punch August 19, 2020 23:03 UTC