John Owan Enoh, Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, has secured a Two Hundred Million Naira cash support from Nigeria’s Progressive Govenors’ Forum for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, playing at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023.
Enoh who commended the enthusiasm of Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo State and Chairman of the forum, as well as all members of the forum for the swift support immediately he spoke with the Forum’s Chairman on the need for the Progressive Governors to motivate the team ahead of the semi finals match against the South African game, further confirmed that the complete sum of money has already been sent to the players by the Progressive Governors’ Forum .
“I want to thank the Progressive Governors’ Forum under the leadership of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state for galvanizing and redeeming the sum of two hundred million Naira only to the Super Eagles of Nigeria who are currently in Cote D’Ivoire for AFCON 2023”, Enoh said
“The Super Eagles have shown immense commitment and tenacity through every match, this shows that they are on the path to conquer the continent again and bring home the coveted Cup of Nations. Therefore, we must rally support for them because upon their shoulders lie the enormous responsibility to make Nigeria our great Nation proud “.
Nigeria’s senior men’s football team take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a make or mar semi finals match at Stade Bouaké pitch in Bouaké, Ivory Coast, at 6pm (Nigerian Time), this Wednesday, the 7th of February 2024.
