Players to get N1M each as match bonus

Alex Iwobi at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadiumscored the only goal to get the nervy win over Zambia.

After the game, the Super Eagles players will receive a match bonus of N1m each which will be credited to the players’ Nigerian account.

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The players signed for the N1m match bonuses in camp and also for their camp allowances.

Meanwhile, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will also receive N50 million from, multi-millionaire business mogul, Chief Kensington Adebutu.

Adebutu had pledged to reward the squad with the sum if they beat Zambia and seal qualification to the World Cup.

Governor of Akwa Ibom State Udom Emmanuel also promised ‘a handsome reward’ for the Super Eagles if they beat Zambia.

With that win, the Super Eagles of Nigeria now have unassailable 13 points from five games and lead Group B of the qualifiers.

Nigeria are six points ahead of Zambia with just one game to play.