By Akila Matawal
The camp of FC ONE Rockets was Tuesday morning sent into frenzy as players received their full bonus for the 1-0 win over Apex Krane in their Nigeria National League matchday one encounter played last Saturday.
General Manager of the club Ubong Essien handed the cash over to team captain Ugochukwu Obiri who thankfully received the bonus on behalf of the players after the team’s Tuesday training session at the football pitch of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Complex, Udo Udoma Avenue, Uyo.
All 19 listed players for the game received 10,000 naira each for the win as bonus.
As it has been the team’s culture from their league debut last season, proprietor of the club, Right Honourable Otuekong Nse Essien has been prompt in ensuring players get their bonuses for every game.
Addressing the players after giving out the cash, General Manager Ubong Essien thanked the players on behalf of the management for starting the league on a winning note.
He also assured the team of the management’s support and urged them to go for victory against Abia Comets on Saturday in Umuahia in their second match of the season. He added that a win on Saturday will fetch them double the bonus they received.
FC ONE Rockets are in NNL Southern Conference Group B1 and are aiming to gain promotion to the NPFL after narrowly missing out last season.