Nyima Nwagua has been named new captain of Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Rivers United.
The forward takes over from veteran defender, Austine Festus.
The former NPFL champions made the announcement on their official Twitter handle on Monday morning.
“We are delighted to announce that Nyima Nwagua has been named our new team captain,” the club tweeted.
“We wish @Nyimason28 every success as our captain.”
Nwagua moved to the Port Harcourt club in August 2021.
The striker was in the books of Kano Pillars for five seasons before switching over to Rivers United.
He won the 2019 Federation Cup with Kano Pillars.
SOURCE : DAILYPOST