AFCON 2019: Dangote fulfills his promise to Super Eagles

Africa’s wealthiest man and Nigerian philanthropist, Aliko Dangote has fulfilled his promise of $50,000 to the Super Eagles.

It should be recalled that at the just-concluded 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, Dangote and his billionaire friend Femi Otedola promised $75,000 together for every goal scored by the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the knockout stage of the tournament.

Otedola redeemed his pledge of $25000 per goal to representatives of the Super Eagles, yesterday. The representatives also visited Olakunle Alake , GMD of Dangote Group who presented them with a cheque of $50,000 on behalf of Aliko Dangote.

‘Business tycoon Aliko Dangote today in Lagos fulfilled his promise of $50,000 to the @NGSuperEagles for their one goal against Algeria in AFCON 2019 semi-final. Money was presented by Olakunle Alake, GMD of Dangote Group accompanied by Anthony Chiejina, Chief Corp. Comm. Officer.

The Nigeria Football Federation wrote on Instagram that the team was represented by John Ogu, Team Admin. Enebi Achor and Kit manager Chidi Ngoka.



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