Nigeria will be given close to a half a million rand for each goal they score in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Bafana Bafana.
The Super Eagles will be looking to avenge their first-leg defeat at the hands of South Africa when the two sides clash at the FNB Stadium on Saturday with kickoff set for 3pm.
Ahead of our #2019AFCONQ vs @BafanaBafana.
Our camp opens in Asaba tomorrow.
Only the training session of Wed., Nov. 14, 2018 is open, other sessions will be closed.
Our press parley holds next Monday, Nov. 19, ahead of the international friendly vs Uganda. pic.twitter.com/AMkmkwhBKS— ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 11, 2018
Nigeria have confirmed that their players will receive a whopping US$25‚000 (R360‚000) for every time they found the back of the net against Bafana.
‘I am pleased to have the Super Eagles here in Asaba,’ Governor of Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa said to reporters.
‘We hope you make Asaba your home‚ and as a people we will begin to follow your progress even more closely.
‘We appreciate the giant strides Nigerian football is making and commend the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation for making Delta State part of its success story.
‘For every goal scored by the Super Eagles in Johannesburg on Saturday‚ we pledge a reward of US$25‚000. Please don’t put a limit to the number of goals you score on Saturday; try and score as many as possible.”
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr extended his gratitude to the Delta State Government for their hospitality at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.
‘I thank the Delta State Government for their hospitality and for making us feel so comfortable. I am so happy because the pitch is in a much better state than the last time I was here‚” Rohr said.
‘The Super Eagles will continue to work hard to make all those who have played one role or the other in its progress happy that their investment in the team is not a waste,’ he concluded.
Photo: NFF official twitter account
