Super Eagles get N50m gift from mogul, Adebutu The Super Eagles of Nigeria
have been rewarded with the sum of N50 million by a Multi –millionaire
mogul, Chief Kensington Adebutu, for becoming the first African country
to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The Nigeria
Football Federation (NFF)'s Media Officer, Ademola Olajire said Sunday
morning that the business man gave the reward on Saturday just after the
tense match with the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo.
According to
him, Adebutu was full of praises for the Super Eagles for their
determination, professionalism and commitment throughout the qualifying
campaign, which saw them overhaul the so –called Group of Death with a
game to spare.
Speaking with the duo of midfielder Ogenyi Onazi
and match –winner Alex Iwobi, the successful businessman urged the team
not to rest on its oars, but to prepare hard to be worthy ambassadors of
Nigeria and Africa at the FIFA World Cup finals in Russia next year summer.
The
Super Eagles booked their place in next year's football showpiece after
their 1-0 win over the visiting Zambians to take their point haul to
13.
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