Dangote Rewards Super Eagles With N130 Million for Reaching AFCON Final

The President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has donated the sum of N130 million to the Super Eagles for beating the Malians 4-1 and qualifying for the finals of the ongoing 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa.
A statement released from Dangote Group said the gesture was part of Dangote Group’s corporate social responsibility ( CSR to promote and encourage sports development in Nigeria. They added that the donation was to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the AFCON and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy.

Sports minister Mallam Bolaji Abudllahi speaking on the donation said: “Dangote has always demonstrated commitment to the Government and people of Nigeria. We are happy over the gesture shown to the players and the coaching crew. It is an example for other well-meaning Nigerians to follow.”
Football enthusiasts are commending Aliko Dangote on the gesture describing it as a necessary tonic that would inspire the Super Eagles to win the final match on Sunday February 10 against the Stallions of Burkina Faso.
The winner of the tournament will qualify for the 2013 FIFA Confederation Cup in Brazil as the representative from CAF.