On Wednesday, December 14, United beat Villarreal B 1-0 in a friendly game at Mini-Estadi with a Nigerian midfielder, Ipalibo Jack turning out for the Spanish outfit.<br /><br />Jack is a native of Akuku-Toru LGA in Rivers State and he joined the Yellow Submarines earlier this year.<br /><br />Leader of the United delegation to Spain and Sports Commissioner in Rivers State, Honourable Boma Iyaye explained that a partnership programme involving the two clubs will be explored.<br /><br />&ldquo;I was surprised to see a Nigerian playing for Villarreal when we faced them on Wednesday.<br /><br />&ldquo;However, we have a lot of very talented footballers back in Rivers State.<br /><br />&ldquo;We will look to see if a partnership with Villarreal will be possible to enable us bring some of our people over here,&rdquo; he told the club&rsquo;s official website, www.riversunitedfc.com.ng.<br /><br />Rivers United will face CD Roda on Monday, December 19 as part of their pre-season preparations in Spain.<br /><br />Igho Kingsley <br />