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Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a $1.5 million cash reward for Nigeria’s Super Eagles if they emerge champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Rabiu pledged an initial $500,000 bonus should the team win their semi-final match and secure a place in the final, with an additional $1 million promised if the Super Eagles go on to lift the trophy on Sunday.
The billionaire industrialist made the announcement on Saturday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, following Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
The win, secured in Marrakech, booked the Super Eagles a semi-final clash against host nation Morocco, scheduled for Wednesday.
What the BUA Chairman is saying
Congratulating the players on what he described as a brilliant performance, Rabiu praised the team for inspiring Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.
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“To encourage you, I pledge USD $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional USD $50,000 for every goal scored,” he said.
He added that a larger incentive awaits the team should they go on to win the tournament.
“Should you go on to win the final, I further pledge USD $1,000,000, plus USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the final,” Rabiu stated.
Tinubu applauds Super Eagles, assures national support:
President Bola Tinubu also congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over Algeria and qualification for the semi-finals.
In a post on his official X handle, @officialABAT, the President praised the team’s performance and reaffirmed the nation’s support.
“Brilliant performance… inspiring,” Tinubu wrote.
“Go, Super Eagles! You have the support of all Nigerians,” he added.
Osimhen, Adams seal quarter-final win
Nigeria’s quarter-final victory was sealed by second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams, extending the Super Eagles’ unbeaten run in the competition to five matches with a 100% record.
The team will now face Morocco in what is expected to be a high-stakes semi-final as Nigeria pushes for a fourth AFCON title.
What you should know.
The Super Eagles had earlier threatened to boycott training sessions and travel arrangements ahead of the quarter-final match over unpaid bonuses.
However, the issue was swiftly resolved through interventions by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, disclosed that President Tinubu approved the Super Eagles’ full AFCON 2025 budget as far back as November 14, 2025, aligning all stakeholders including the NSC, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the players.
