Governor Emmanuel promises Eagles $10,000 per goal against Cameroon in today's World Cup qualifier

AKWA Ibom State governor Udom Emmanuel has offered to pay the Super Eagles $10,000 per goal when they take on Cameroon's Indomitable Lions later today in Uyo in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.

In a double header, the Eagles face Cameroon at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium and then face them again three days later in Yaounde. With Nigeria leading the group with a maximum six points from two games, a victory for the Eagles will give them nine points and take them one step closer to Russia 2018.

Yesterday at a meeting with the Super Eagles, Governor Emmanuel reminded them of the significance of the game. He then promised to give the team $10,000 for every goal it scores against Cameroon and while there he also redeemed the pledge of $30,000 he promised the Eagles for the three goals they scored against Algeria in an earlier match.

In addition, the governor also promised to mobilise support for the team to ensure total victory over the Indomitable Lions. Uyo stadium will host all of Nigeria's World Cup qualifiers and the Eagles have been training in the city for the past week.

Governor Udom said: “We are here because there is nothing as good as appreciating people, especially when the people are working for the general good. A love not expressed is a love wasted and so we are here to tell you that we appreciate what you are doing for Nigeria.

“I also want to tell you that no matter how wild a cat is, there is a place you will hold it and it will not be able to harm you.  Go there and win the game for us.”

Speaking for the players, skipper Mikel Obi apologised to Nigerians for the loss to South Africa in the Nations Cup qualifier, assuring that they are here to make amends. He said the team have been training hard for the Cameroon game and would show Nigerians that they are hungry to be at the World Cup.

Mikel added: “I think the players know what is at stake here. The players always know what the task ahead is all about despite winning our opening games as we want to go to the World Cup.

"We have to win games and make sure we are focused all the time and also play well. The truth is you can’t play well in every game but a win is a win, so we just want to win."

Winger Moses Simon admitted that Cameroon could be a tough nut to crack but added  that every danger has a solution. Other players promised to get at least four points from the two matches against Cameroon.