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.

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.