The Super Eagles players have received a monetary incentive from the Delta State Governor to boost their performance against South Africa.
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has promised the Super Eagles of Nigeria a cash reward of nine million naira for each goal against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa when both sides meet in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
Nigeria and South Africa face off in their fifth group E game which qualification for the tournament scheduled for Cameroon in 2019.
The players are currently training at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba that hosted the Aiteo Cup final between Kano Pillars and Rangers International.
The Governor offered to motivate the players ahead of the clash against the side that were victorious in Nigeria in the first game of the qualification round.
He said, “I am pleased to have the Super Eagles here in Asaba. We hope you make Asaba your home, and as a people we will begin to follow your progress even more closely.
Okowa on Super Eagles
“We appreciate the giant strides Nigerian Football is making and commend the leadership of the NFF 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 $25,000. Please don’t put a limit to the number of goals you score on Saturday; try and score as many as possible.”
Super Eagles stand-in captain thanked the Governor for his gesture and promised the team will do their best in the encounter.
Musa on Super Eagles
He said, “We thank His Excellency, Governor Okowa, so much for the motivation to us to do well in Johannesburg on Saturday. We promise that we will return here on Sunday with victory.
“We will also do all we can to give the people of Asaba and the generality of Delta State and Nigerians a very good game against Uganda next Tuesday.”
Rohr on Super Eagles
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr was also pleased with the development he said, “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.
“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.”
The Super Eagles travel to face South Africa on Saturday, November, 17 before a friendly encounter against the Cranes of Uganda in Asaba on Tuesday, November 20.