Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola,
Nigerian billionaires, have promised the Super Eagles $75,000 for every goal
scored in their remaining games at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.
Dangote has promised $50,000 per
goal, while Otedola pledged the sum of $25,000 for each goal scored by the
Eagles.
Earlier in the group stage of the
2019 AFCON, Aiteo group, one of the official sponsor of the senior men national
team gave the Eagles $75,000 for the three goals scored in their 3-2 victory
over Cameroon in the Round of 16.
Hosea Wells Okunbo, a
businessman, also pledged the sum of $20,000 per player, while Babajide
Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor, rewarded the team with $5,000 per player.
The Gernot Rohr’s men defeated
Bafana Bafana of South Africa 2-1 to qualify for the semifinals on Wednesday
night at the Cairo International stadium.
The Super Eagles will take on the
winner between Algeria and Cote D’Ivoire in the semi final game.
Femi Otedola recently donated
$50,000 to Christian Chukwu, former Super Eagles coach in need of medical
attention.
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