Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has donated $100,000 to the Super Eagles, saying he still believes the Nigerian flag fliers would still post a successful outing at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Although the team did not perform to expectations in its first two matches where it drew with Burkina Faso and Zambia respectively, Amaechi, who visited the team at their camp in Nelspruit, disclosed that President Goodluck Jonathan is prepared to do everything to please them and ensure that they win the tournament.
Amaechi, in the company of Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Mr. Sonni Yusuf; Consul General, Mr. Okey Emuchay; and NFF President, Aminu Maigari, also told the players that billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has asked him “to tell the team, that he will donate a huge sum of money to the team should it advance to the quarter-final. He will be here personally to support the team and cheer you to victory.”
While Maigari commended the governor for the support, team captain, Joseph Yobo promised that the team would not allow the initial setback to frustrate it from achieving its target and surpass the expectations of the people of Nigeria.
Maigari also announced that Guinness Nigeria Plc has promised to pay $500,000 for every goal scored by the team.
Also, Mayor of Mbombela, Mrs. Catherine Dlamini, who paid a courtesy visit to the team on Saturday, urged the players not to be deterred by the outcomes of the two previous matches but focus on achieving the best with future matches.
Dlamini said her visit was to boost their morale ahead of the encounter against Ethiopia, adding that she would be happy to see the team progress to the next stage.
