The Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Allen Onyema has promised the Super Eagles N20 million if they beat Cape Verde in their second Group C game in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Tuesday.
Onyema, who was at the airport to bid farewell to the players, promised them N20million in cash immediately they return to Nigeria if they beat Cape Verde.
Air Peace is the official airline sponsor of the Super Eagles.
Oyeama, while addressing the team on board said: “You won your first match resoundingly, and we expect that the one happening in Cape Verde in 24hours time will not be different.
“You’re carrying on your young shoulders the aspirations and the hopes of a nation. You must help us in restoring hope to this country. Nigeria is a great country with so much potentials to achieve. We are yet to get there. We may have our differences but we love ourselves.
“Because of this, if you win this match, I am going to give the team twenty million naira on arrival. This will serve as a stepping stone in unifying our nation. Go there and die for the country. Thank you and God bless you.” he concluded.
The Eagles lead Group C after opening the qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win against Liberia on Friday.
On their part, Cape Verde held Central African Republic to a 1-1 draw in Douala, Cameroon due to on-going unrest in areas surrounding Bangui.
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