AFCON 2013: Dangote Rewards Super Eagles With N130 Million For Getting To Finals

President/Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has splashed the sum of N130 million on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, for reaching the finals of the ongoing 29thAfrica Cup of Nations (AFCON) in South Africa.

The national team, Super Eagles reached the finals of AFCON 2013 by defeating the Malian national team 4-1.

A statement from Dangote Group Thursday explained that the gesture was part of Dangote Group’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) to promote and encourage sports development in Nigeria.

The donation is to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the AFCON and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy.