Super Eagles to receive N20m for their victory over Cameroon

Youth and Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has applauded Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their massive 4-0 triumph over visiting Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday.

The Senior men’s national team, Super Eagles will receive N20million Naira for the 4 goals scored against Indomitable Lions of Cameroon yesterday in the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier, after the federal government promised to reward every goal with N5million during a pep talk before the game.

Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung thanked the Nigeria Football Federation and the team for not letting Nigerians down knowing the importance of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia next year.

“The Nigeria Football Federation has been on its toes to ensure that he Super Eagles qualify for the next World Cup.

You worked very hard for this victory and Nigerians are proud of you for always raising the flag when it matters most.

We know the consequences of not being at the World Cup in Russia in 2018. We determine the pulse of African sports and set the tune and agenda for Africa in global sports so it is very key and critical to us. Moreover, the absence of Nigeria at any international competition always denies the world of the pattern, style and tradition of the Nigerian variety of football so we will be going to Russia with another different pattern and style of football.”

Super Eagles is topping Group B with 9 points. We need 11 points to qualify for the World Cup.