Cross River State government has focused renewed attention to the male and female football clubs owned by the state - Rivers FC and Pelican Stars - with a view to improving their statuses, welfare and finances
Chairman of the state sports commission, Mr. Etta Lawrence Itanya said Governor Baseey Otu met Rovers FC receiving ?5 million monthly subvention but moved it up to ?20 million.
"His Excellency increased it to N20 million," Lawrence said, noting that the increment addressed players welfare challenges and improved morale.
