Governor Fashola Splashes N54.5m on Super Eagles

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Friday announced a cash gift of N54.5 million to the victorious Super Eagles.

The governor, who hosted the Eagles in his office at Ikeja, gave coach Stephen Keshi N2.5million, while his immediate assistant, Daniel Amokachi, got N2 million.

Each of the other four assistant coaches, including Ike Shorunmu and Sylvanus Okpala got N1.5million each, while the team’s captain, Joseph Yobo, was also given N1.5 million.

Each of the other 22 players was given N1 million while each scorer of the 11 goals scored in the tournament by the team received an additional N500,000.

The governor also captured the backroom staff of the team in the largesse with N15 million, while another N4.5 million was given to the supporters’ club.

Governor Uduaghan Names Asaba Stadium After Keshi, Rewards Players And Coaching Staff

It seems like the rewards are endless for the Super Eagles and their coaching staff fore winning the African Cup of Nations.

Asides all the gifts they got from they got from the Federal Government and some other well meaning Nigerians, the executive governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has decided to splash them with gifts.

FG Rewards Super Eagles

In the spirit of celebration, the Federal Government has promised to reward the players and the coaching staff of the Super Eagles that won the recently concluded AFCON.

The event which was held in Abuja, had in attendance President Goodluck Jonathan, Several state governors, politicians and top business moguls.

Here are the pledges made to the super eagles

From the FG;
Coach Stephen Keshi - Commander of the Order of Niger. N10million. Plot of land in Abuja
Assistant Coach Daniel Amokachi - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5m. Plot of land in Abuja
Assistant Coach Ike Shorumu - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5m. Plot of land in Abuja
Captain Joseph Yobo - Officer of the Order of Niger. N5million. Plot of land in Abuja
Super Eagles players - Member of the Order of Niger. N5million each and a plot of land each in Abuja
Technical crew - N2 million each

From Tony Elumelu - $500,000
From Jim Ovia - $500,000
From Emeka Offor - $500,000
From Aliko Dangote - $1,000,000
From Dr Mike Adenuga - $1,200,000

Mike Adenuga Rewards Super Eagles With $1million And Keshi with $200k

CEO of Globacom Nigeria, Dr. Mike Adenuga has reportedly rewarded the Super Eagles with $1 Million for bringing home the AFCON 2013 trophy.

In addition to this, he also rewarded the Stephen Keshi with the sum of $200,000 and offered to take up the payment of his salary, provide him with a befitting official car and also an accommodation where he will be operating from.

Just days ago, Dr. Adenuga also donated N130 Million to the team for reaching the final of the tournament.

D' Banj At The AFCON Finals

The African Cup of Nations might have come and gone, but the memories will definitely last for a lifetime.

The Kokomaster D' Banj was at his best that day. He gave a timeless performance of two of his hit track; Oliver Twist and On Top Of The World (which was the competition's theme song).

Here are a few pictures of him at the tournament

Stephen Keshi Releases Press Statement, Reconsiders His Decision

My attention has been drawn to reports in the media that I have resigned my appointment as the Head Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria.

While I have had cause to express my displeasure over some issues that happened in the course of our participation in the AFCON 2013, which my team won by the grace of God, especially concerning my relationship with the Nigerian Football Federation, I have since had opportunity to discuss the various issues with all concerned. I am therefore pleased to say that I have reconsidered my position and have decided to continue with my job.

I want to thank the Honorable Minister of Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, for his swift and kind intervention.

Signed

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi
12th February 2013

D'banj To Perform At The AFCON Closing Ceremony

The Koko master, D'Banj has been billed to perform at the AFCON closing ceremony.

D'Banj who made the theme song for the competition said " am honoured and words fail to describe the warmth I get from my fans in this country,”

He said further “I am looking forward to having more than 6.6-billion viewers globally watch my performance.”

Dangote Splashes N130M On Super Eagles For Reaching The AFCON Finals

Aliko Dangote has splashed the sum of N130 million on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles for reaching the final of the ongoing 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa.

The Eagles reached the final of AFCON 2013 by thrashing the Malian national team 4-1 in the semi-final match on Wednesday.A statement from Dangote Group explained that the gesture is part of Dangote Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to promote and encourage sport development in Nigeria.  The donation is to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the AFCON and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy.

And We Cruise Into The Finals By Defeating Mali

Nigerian Super Eagles definitely gave all of us a reason to be cheerful once again.

We defeated Mali 4-1 to secure a place in the finals of the African Nations Cup. What is even more surprising is that we did it without the so called big names in Nigerian football.

Congrats boys!!! I am very sure that we are winning the cup on Sunday.