Afcon 2023: Angola players promised cash to defeat Nigeria in quarter-finals

Players of the Angola national team have received cash rewards and material gifts, ahead of Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final clash with Nigeria.

The Palancas Negras thrashed Namibia 3-0 in the Round-of-16 to qualify.

The oil-rich nation are now seeking an unprecedented semi-final berth at the premier African competition.

Double bonuses for Palancas Negras: wow ????
And again Angolan bank, Banco Keve has promised to give the Players $9,600 each if they beat Nigeria.

Angolan diamond company, Social EP promised to give the team $250,000 if they beat Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/IdMLSDdVN4

— Samuel Evans Enyan-Riquelme (@SamuelEnyan5) January 29, 2024

According to Angop, Banco Angolano de Investimento (BAI) has given out five million Kwanzas ($9,600) to each Angola player and coaching staff for progressing to the last eight.

Also, the President of the Board of Directors of UNITEL, Aguinaldo Jaime, has gifted each member of the Angolan delegation an iPhone 15, complete with complimentary calls, SMS, and free internet for a year.

SODIAM EP has promised the team a substantial US$250,000 if they defeat the Super Eagles.

I have been told Angolan bank, BAI gave each Player $6,000 for beating Namibia 3-0 in the AFCON Round of 16.

Telecoms company UNITEL also gifted each Player an iPhone 15. pic.twitter.com/0cXBaEnUAL

— Samuel Evans Enyan-Riquelme (@SamuelEnyan5) January 29, 2024

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