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Super Eagles to receive N2.24bn reward for defeating Angola in AFCON 2023

Posted : 30 January 2024

The Super Eagles are gearing up to face Angola's Palancas Negras in the quarterfinals of the 34th Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire, with a significant $2.5 million prize awaiting the victorious team, according to the Confederation of African Football. Following Nigeria's progression beyond the group stage, they earned $800,000 in prize money, and an additional $1.3 million by defeating Cameroon to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.


This match carries emotional weight, as it represents an opportunity for redemption and remembrance. Angola played a historic role in thwarting Nigeria's bid for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and the memory of the Super Eagles falling short after a narrow 1-0 loss in Luanda followed by a tense 1-1 draw in Kano lingers. Furthermore, the match evokes memories of the tragic passing of Eagles star Samuel Okwaraji during a 1990 World Cup qualifier against Angola.


Beyond the potential cash windfall and semifinal berth, the Super Eagles are focused on the immediate task at hand: overcoming Angola and securing their path to AFCON glory. Despite the allure of the $7 million prize for the AFCON winner and $4 million for the runner-up, the team is concentrating on the upcoming match. The game against Angola is scheduled to take place at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on February 2.


While the Palancas Negras aim for their first-ever semifinal appearance, Nigeria boasts a track record of reaching the semifinals in 15 out of their previous 19 appearances in the competition. The match is poised to be a crucial moment in the AFCON journey for both teams, with the outcome determining who advances in pursuit of the coveted title.

 

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