OPINION: Nothing unites us and ignites our patriotism like football. Tonight, our spirits are lifted. There is no Igbo, no Hausa, no Yoruba we are ONE! The Federal Government ought to invest more in football. Thank you, Chairman Rabiu. ~~~~~~~~~
BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Pledges Cash Reward to Super Eagles After Algeria Victory
The Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a generous cash reward for the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria at the ongoing AFCON 2025.
The Nigerian billionaire disclosed this in a congratulatory message released shortly after the match, commending the team for lifting the spirit of the nation with their performance.
In his statement, Rabiu outlined a structured reward package as follows:
Cash Rewards
- USD 500,000 for winning the semi-final match.
- USD 50,000 for each goal scored in the semi-final.
- USD 1,000,000 for winning the AFCON 2025 final (if achieved).
- USD 100,000 for each goal scored in the final match.
With Nigeria scoring twice against Algeria, the Super Eagles are set to receive an enhanced payout for the semi-final victory.
Congratulating the players, Rabiu wrote:
“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 next challenge.
Keep making Nigeria proud. Proudly Nigerian 🇳🇬”
The gesture has been widely applauded by Nigerians, who view it as a significant morale boost for the team as they continue their AFCON 2025 campaign.