2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Super Eagles Experience ‘Dollar Rain’

• Each Player Pockets S37,500 For Beating Cameroon

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will earn a guaranteed S37,500.00 per player for beating Cameroon in the round of 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

A breakdown of the amount shows that the Nigeria Football Federation will pay $12,500 per player as bonus for the victory over the defending champions, Philanthropist and business magnate, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo gifted the Super Eagles with the sum of $20,000 per player, while Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu showered the players with $5,000 each.

Aside the $37,500 per player, the President of AITEO Group, NFF’s Optimum Partner, Mr. Benedict Peters weighed in with the sum of $75,000 for the entire team for the three goals scored, at $25,000 per goal as he promised before the match.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele were among the spectators that watched the Super Eagles win against Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium.

The Super Eagles will face South Africa in their next AFCON fixture with a place in the semifinal at stake.

Packaged by Lanre Olabisi