AFCON 2019: Eagles to get N13.5m each for devouring Lions of Cameroon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will get the sum of $37,500 (13.5m naira) for beating the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.
The 2013 champions powered past the defending champions to book a place in the quarter-final where South Africa is waiting.
For their feat which was surprising to many after their shameful display against Madagascar, the Eagles have been spoilt with money.
The sponsors of the team have decided to splash the clash on the Eagles.
Captain Hosa Okunbo has promised to give the players $20,000 each as bonus.
The Lagos State government promised to give each player $5,000 while the NFF will pay each player $12,500 as earlier agreed with the players.
In addition, AITEO promised $75,000 for the three goals scored this increased the sum for each player to $37,500 which is 13.5 m in naira.
