Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA Group, has promised the Super Eagles a big cash reward when they beat Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals. This result put Nigeria in the semi-finals of the tournament.
Rabiu congratulated the players on their performance, which he said “lifted the spirit of the nation,” in a post on his Facebook and X accounts shortly after the game. He promised the team $500,000 if they win their semi-final match against Morocco, plus $50,000 for every goal scored in that match.
He also guaranteed a $1 million prize if Nigeria wins the final, plus $100,000 for every goal scored in the championship game.
Channels TV said that the Super Eagles’ win over Algeria was widely seen as one of their best performances of the tournament.
Nigeria beat a difficult North African team that has a reputation for being hard to beat by showing tactical discipline, intensity, and attacking confidence. This kept their hopes of winning the title alive.
The triumph added to Nigeria’s impressive performance at the tournament in Morocco and strengthened the growing opinion that the team has the skill and depth to compete for the continental crown.
Rabiu’s promise adds to the rising support from people all throughout the country as the squad moves into the final phases of the competition.
The chairman of the BUA Group told the players that they were doing a great job of making Nigeria proud as they worked toward winning the AFCON.
He said that the rewards are aimed to motivate the team as they get ready for the important games ahead.
As the Super Eagles get ready for the semifinals, the mix of on-field progress, public excitement, and support from the commercial sector has raised expectations back home.
Nigeria’s quest for AFCON success has reached a turning point, with the chance to win both continental trophy and a lot of money on the line.
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