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AFCON: Alhaji Abdul Rabiu promises Super Eagles $500,000 for semi-final win, $1m for final victory
Business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has made a major financial commitment to spur the Super Eagles to victory at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, pledging cash rewards running into millions of dollars for success in the semi-final and final.
Rabiu announced that he will reward the Nigerian players with $500,000 if they win their semi-final encounter, with an additional $50,000 for every goal scored in the match.
The BUA Group chairman further promised a bigger incentive should the Eagles go on to lift the AFCON trophy. According to him, a $1 million bonus awaits the team for winning the final, alongside $100,000 for each goal scored in the championship match.
The pledge was made public in a statement shared on his official Facebook page on January 10, 2026, shortly after Nigeria’s impressive victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals.
“Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria! You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for the semi-finals,” Rabiu wrote.
“To encourage you, I pledge USD $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional USD $50,000 for every goal scored. Should you go on to win the final, I further pledge USD $1,000,000, plus USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the final,” he added.
Rabiu urged the players to continue flying Nigeria’s flag high, expressing confidence in their ability to make the nation proud as the tournament reaches its decisive stages.
The pledge serves as a morale booster for the Super Eagles as they chase continental glory and a record-extending AFCON triumph.
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