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AFCON 2021: Super Eagles promised N50m if they win trophy

Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Allen Onyema, has promised to give the Nigerian Super Eagles a whooping sum of N50million if they win the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicked off on January 9, 2022.

Onyema, who made the pledge in Garoua, Cameroon, while speaking to the Super Eagles during halftime in their opening game against Egypt on Tuesday, stressed that the players carry the hopes and aspirations of over 200 million people and 350 ethnic nationalities on their young shoulders, urging them to give their best and win the trophy.

He also promised to give N10 million for every goal scored in the Eagles’ opening match against Egypt.

This is contained in a statement issued by the airline.

Air Peace, a leading Nigerian airline, is the official airline sponsor of the Nigerian National Teams.

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