The CEO
of Desicon Engineering Limited, Akanimo Udofia has offered the Super Eagles the sum of $20,000 for every
goal scored in Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Cameroon’s Indomitable
Lions in Yaounde.
The young and ebullient businessman from Akwa Ibom state made the
promise as he briefly greeted players and officials inside the chartered ARIK
Bombadier CRJ 1000 aircraft just before take –off at the Ibom International
Airport, Uyo on Sunday.
“I am a very good friend of the NFF President, Mr. Amaju Pinnick, and
I am happy that I am here in time to see you guys before take –off for Yaounde.
“I watched the game against the Cameroonians here in Uyo on Friday
and I am sure you have the ability to conquer them again in their own
territory. I promise to reward you with $20,000 for every goal scored in
Yaounde,” Udofia announced to the applause of players and officials.
Three-time champions Nigeria play Cameroon on Monday in Yaounde in
the 2018 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifying race. The Super Eagles are top of the
Group B with five points clear of second –placed Zambia and seven ahead of third placed
Cameroon.
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