After netting $40,000 in its first match against Cemeroon in Uyo, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for another dollar rain, as a Businessman, Aka Udofia, has offered the team the sum of $20,000 for every goal scored in Monday’s return 2018 World Cup qualifer against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in Yaounde.
It would be recalled that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel had promised the tea. $10,000 for every goal they score in the first leg. The game ended 4-0 In favour the Super Eagles.
The businessman from Akwa Ibom State made the promise when he briefly greeted players and officials inside the chartered Arik aircraft moments before the team took off at the Ibom International Airport, Uyo.
“I am a very good friend of the Nigeria Football Federation president, AmajuPinnick, and I am happy that I am here in time to see you guys before take-off for Yaounde,” he told the Eagles on Sunday.
“I watched the game against the Cameroonians on Friday and I am sure you have the ability to conquer them again in their own territory. I promise to reward you with $20,000 for every goal scored in Yaounde,” the business man announced to the admiration of players and officials.
The Super Eagles will play Cameroon today in Yaounde, Three-time a Day 4 encounter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers.
Nigeria has five points clear of second placed Zambia and seven ahead of third-placed Cameroon.