Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has promised to give the Super Eagles of Nigeria the whopping sum of N103,748,750 (One hundred and three million, seven hundred and forty eight thousand and seven hundred and fifty naira) which is 250,000 American dollars if they win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Cameroon.
Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) made the revelation during a visit to the team’s camp in Cameroon.
He said; “I came with a message from the CACOVID. The CACOVID is the coalition of private-sector companies that was set up to fight COVID-19 in Nigeria and they have been happy with the performance of the team.”
“During the meeting, I had with the captain (Ahmed Musa) and the coach (Austin Eguavoen), I delivered a message from CACOVID and the message is that, for every goal that is scored, the team will receive the naira equivalent of $20,000 so far, you have earned for yourself the naira equivalent of $120,000.”
“We held a CACOVID meeting again because everyone is overjoyed for everything you’ve done so far, CACOVID has asked me to raise the ante.”
“From the round of 16, for every goal scored, you will earn for yourselves as a team the naira equivalent of $50,000.”
“Also, Femi Otedola, who is a member of CACOVID, has asked me to tell you that if you lift the trophy, he has in the bank for you, the naira equivalent of $250,000. This is just the beginning and I can assure you that if you win your round of 16 games, another promise might be made.”
