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AFCON 2023: Cash rewards promised to Angola players to secure victory against Super Eagles in quarter-final
Ahead of their quarterfinal Africa Cup of Nations match against Nigeria on Friday, Angolan players have been awarded monetary prizes and material presents.
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To qualify, the Palancas Negras defeated Namibia 3-0 in the Round of 16.
The oil-rich country is currently vying for an unprecedented spot in the African competition’s semifinals.
Angop claims that in order for Angola to get to the last eight, Banco Angolano de Investimento (BAI) awarded five million Kwanzas, or roughly N5.41 million, to each player and coaching staff.
Aguinaldo Jaime, the President of UNITEL’s Board of Directors, has also given each member of the Angolan delegation an iPhone 15, together with free calls, SMS, and internet for a year.
If the team beats the Super Eagles, SODIAM EP has guaranteed them a whopping US$250,000, or N225 million.