Delta State Gov. Okowa Fulfil Pledge to Super Eagle

Delta State Governor, legislator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Wednesday, fulfilled his pledge of $25, 000 per goal scored by the Super Eagles in their African Cup of countries (AFCON) qualifying
match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

The match, which was played during the weekend in Johannesburg, South Africa finished 1-1 with the Super Eagles qualifying for the championship billed to hold in Cameroon in 2019.

At a state banquet held in honour of the Super Eagles at Government House, Asaba, Governor Okowa disclosed that although, the match finished 1-1, he saw the Super Eagles scoring more than one goal.

“As a government, we did made a promise that we are going to give, $25 000 per goal in the AFCON qualifying match in South Africa.

In my mind, i do know we scored 2 goals, not one goal, as the second goal was wrongly disallowed.

So, we are going to fulfil our promise with what we saw, not with what was judged by the referee,” the governor said.

Governor Okowa disclosed that the camping of the Super Eagles in Asaba was a blessing in many ways.

The Super Eagles trained at the Stephen Keshi Stadium , Asaba from where they departed through the Asaba International airport to South Africa.

Shortly before their departure, Governor Okowa promised to reward them with $25, 000 for each goal scored by the Super Eagles to qualify for the continental championship.

Governor Okowa congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for AFCON, reassuring that his administration would still support the Pinnick Amaju -led Nigeria soccer Federation (NFF) to succeed.