Head coach of Rivers United, Yemi Olanrewaju, has praised the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) for its resolution to award $100,000 to each staff collaborating in its continental membership competitions, describing the transfer as “a considerate and well timed gesture.”
CAF President Patrice Motsepe introduced the brand new coverage earlier this week, stating that each one golf equipment that includes within the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup will obtain the monetary help to assist offset journey and logistics prices.
Whereas many membership managers have hailed the initiative as a game-changer, Olanrewaju maintains that his focus stays firmly on Rivers United’s on-field efficiency.
“It’s a very good improvement from CAF, and I need to commend them,” Olanrewaju mentioned in Port Harcourt. “It’ll positively ease the monetary strain that almost all golf equipment face when competing throughout the continent. However for me, my precedence will not be the cash — it’s getting outcomes.”
The younger tactician, who has guided Rivers United via a blended home marketing campaign, defined that whereas monetary help is necessary, it doesn’t substitute for onerous work, tactical preparation, and participant self-discipline.
“We all know what’s at stake,” he continued. “We’ve set our targets for the season, and each coaching session is about enhancing and assembly these targets. Cash helps logistics, however it doesn’t win matches — efficiency does.”
Olanrewaju additionally used the chance to encourage his gamers to stay centered and never get carried away by the monetary buzz surrounding CAF’s announcement.
“We’ve to maintain our heads down,” he mentioned. “Our supporters need outcomes, not excuses. Each match is an opportunity to make them proud.”
Rivers United are presently fine-tuning their squad forward of their subsequent CAF Confederation Cup fixture, as they purpose to go one step additional than final season’s quarterfinal exit.
