AFCON 2023: Angola players to receive $250,000 for victory against Nigeria
In a way to further motivate the playing body, they now have an even more significant financial incentive riding on their performance.
Angola players have been promised an astronomical sum of $250,000 should they emerge victorious against the Super Eagles on Friday.
In a stunning turn of events ahead of their quarter-final clash against Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Palancas Negras, are reportedly believed to have previously received iPhone 15s with complimentary calls, SMS, and free internet for a year after reaching the quarterfinals.
In a way to further motivate the playing body, they now have an even more significant financial incentive riding on their performance.
The match promises to be a clash between the formidable defense of the Super Eagles and the sharp attack of Angola. Nigeria have conceded only once in four games at AFCON 2023, while the Palancas Negras have netted an impressive nine goals in the same number of matches.
The quarter-final showdown between Nigeria and Angola is scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2024, at 5 pm Ghana time at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny.
Angola’s journey in the tournament has been commendable. They kicked off their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Algeria, followed by a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mauritania.
They wrapped it up with a decisive 2-0 win against Burkina Faso to top Group D with seven points. In the round of 16, they displayed their dominance with a commanding 3-0 win over Namibia.
Source: 3news
