Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been promised a $10,000 (approximately ₦14 million) bonus for every goal scored in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique.
According to BSNSports, the incentive was offered by a Nigerian business mogul and official team partner and will apply to Monday’s knockout fixture at the Fez Stadium in Morocco.
The Super Eagles have enjoyed an impressive attacking run in the tournament, scoring eight goals in their three Group C matches.
The same partner had earlier rewarded the team with $5,000 per goal during the group stage, a figure that has now been doubled for the knockout round.
Confirming the development, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the team had been fully motivated to succeed at the tournament.
“We have fully mobilized the Super Eagles to succeed in this tournament,” Dikko told journalists in Rabat.
“On the part of the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the AFCON Intervention Fund on November 14. In addition, our partners and sponsors paid $5,000 per goal in the group stage and have now committed $10,000 per goal for the Round of 16. The incentives will continue to improve as the tournament progresses,” he added.
The bonus package is expected to further boost the team’s morale as they push for continental glory.