Beat Nigeria, Get N11.3m Each – Mozambique President Tells Players, Staff
Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo has announced an extraordinary bonus of 500,000 meticais (approximately N11.3 million in Nigerian currency) for each player and member of the national team coaching staff should they beat the Super Eagles and advance to the quarter-finals of the AFCON.
The Mambas set up a meeting with one of the most impressive teams at the tournament, Nigeria, after finishing third in Group F despite a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final group match.
Chapo, while congratulating the Mambas for qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in a message issued on Thursday, praised the team’s showing in the group stage.
President Chapo described the achievement as unprecedented and meritorious, noting that it filled the nation with pride.
Speaking on behalf of the Mozambican people, he commended the players and coaching staff for their courage, discipline and determination, which enabled the team to reach a new milestone on the continental stage.
According to Jornal Notícias, to motivate the Mambas, President Chapo announced an extraordinary bonus of 500,000 meticais (approximately N11.3 million in Nigerian currency) for each player and member of the coaching staff should they beat the Super Eagles and advance to the quarter-finals of the AFCON.
He reaffirmed that the entire nation stands behind the team and expressed confidence in their ability to overcome Nigeria.
Nigeria and Mozambique will lock horns at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Monday, January 5, with kickoff scheduled for 8 pm.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
