Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has fulfilled his promise to the Super Eagles by giving them a sum of N20 million for winning their match against the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde on Tuesday.
The Eagles, who flew to and from Cape Verde in one of Air Peace’s ultramodern Embraer 195-E2 aircraft, received the cheque upon arrival Wednesday at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
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VIDEO: Super Eagles receive N20m from Air Peace CEO for defeating Cape Verde
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It can be recalled that Onyema had urged the players before they departed for Cape Verde a couple of days ago, to use their football strides to unite Nigerians, emphasising the unifying power of sports, while also promising them cash rewards.
Watch a video of Onyema making the pledge below;
Air Peace boss, Allen Onyema promises Super Eagles N20 million for Cape Verde win. pic.twitter.com/oXIW3UdaXX
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Now redeeming his pledge, Onyema congratulated the players on the second win in their World Cup qualifiers campaign and charged them to also emerge victorious in their subsequent games.
He expressed delight that the Eagles did not disappoint the nation, adding that “we believe in your capabilities and have faith in you”.
Onyema stressed;
I am happy that you fulfilled your promise to the nation, knowing that you carry the aspirations of Nigerians on your young shoulders. When you were one-zero down, everybody was panicking. Everybody was praying. And you responded like lions and won the match.bThere were celebrations all over the country- North, South, East and West.
The nationalist implored the team to keep up the winning streak and continue uniting Nigerians with their exploits on the pitch.
He added that Air Peace believes in the team and will continue to support them to take Nigerian football to greater heights.
On his part, captain of the team Ahmed Musa, who said he enjoyed flying the brand new E195-E2 aircraft, thanked Allen Onyema for his kind gestures towards the team and stressed that Onyema’s unity speech really inspired the players.
