Dr Mike Adenuga Jr., Chairman of Globacom and Africa’s businessman extraordinaire, has splashed the sum of $1million on the victorious Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Dr. Adenuga Jr. quickly fulfilled the pledge he earlier made on Monday morning when the team presented the trophy to him in his Johannesburg, South Africa house, by giving out a cheque for N160 million (equivalent of $1million) to the Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo, for winning the trophy at a ceremony held in his Abuja residence the following Tuesday.
Speaking at the occasion, the Globacom boss said ‘we are indeed proud of the achievement of the Nigerian national team at the Africa Cup of Nations.
I congratulate the Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi, the rest of the coaching crew, the players, the Nigerian Football Federation and the Federal Government for this important victory which has rekindled hope among our people.’
He also announced that a Range Rover SUV and a Toyota Camry car will be presented to the Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi in addition to paying for his official accommodation.
He commended Keshi for his commitment, adding that ‘he (Keshi) has done the nation proud, that is why it is important to reward him.’
Responding to Dr. Adenuga’s gesture, Yobo said:Â ‘I want to thank you very much on behalf of the team.
You made a pledge to us just on Monday morning and here we are on Tuesday night for the redemption of the pledge.
We thank you for everything you’ve done for Nigerian football; we thank you for being the No 1 supporter of the Super Eagles. This financial support you have given to us will go a long way to motivate us.’
The elated Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, thanked Dr. Adenuga for his support for football across Africa, adding that Super Eagles have henceforth become Dr Adenuga’s children because of all the massive support ‘you have given Nigerian football’.
During the just concluded tournament in South Africa, Dr. Adenuga’s company, Globacom, gave both the Ghana and Nigeria national teams, the Black Stars and the Super Eagles moral support in their quest to conquer Africa.
Globacom is the proud sponsor of the Black Stars, the Super Eagles and the Premier Leagues in Ghana and Nigeria.
Dr. Adenuga, an accomplished businessman and first class manager of men and resources, holds the highest national honour for a civilian in Nigeria, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON).
From The Sports Desk