The Rivers State Ministry of Sports has approved the appointments of five individuals into the management committee of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United. <br /><br />Former Dolphins coach, Stanley Eguma has been named technical manager the club while former Sharks chief, Okey Kpalukwu will serve as acting General Manager of the club.<br /><br />Albert Chinwo was appointed welfare secretary while supersport.com correspondent, Sammy Wejinya takes charge as media officer. <br /><br />Princess Akiri was also appointed as a member of the management committee of the club. <br /><br />Announcing the appointments on Friday, Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Honourable Boma Iyaye explained that &ldquo;the best hands have been chosen&rdquo; to pilot the affairs of the club. <br /><br />&ldquo;We painstakingly choose everyone who has been appointed in the management committee of the club which is the new flagship of Rivers State.<br /><br />&ldquo;These individuals will no doubt contribute their wealth of experience to ensure that Rivers United becomes the best football club in Nigeria,&rdquo;Iyaye said. <br /><br />Rivers United will open their NPFL campaign on Sunday against champions, Enyimba International at the Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium.<br /><br />