Angola players have been promised an astronomical sum of $250,000 should they emerge victorious against the Super Eagles on Friday.
In a stunning turn of events ahead of their quarter-final clash against Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),
The Palancas Negras, are reportedly believed to have previously received iPhone 15s with complimentary calls, SMS, and free internet for a year after reaching the quarterfinals. In a way to further motivate the playing body, they now have an even more significant financial incentive riding on their performance.
The match promises to be a clash between the formidable defense of the Super Eagles and the sharp attack of Angola. Nigeria have conceded only once in four games at AFCON 2023, while the Palancas Negras have netted an impressive nine goals in the same number of matches.
The quarter-final showdown between Nigeria and Angola is scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2024, at 5 pm Ghana time at the Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny.
Angola’s journey in the tournament has been commendable. They kicked off their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Algeria, followed by a thrilling 3-2 victory over Mauritania. They wrapped it up with a decisive 2-0 win against Burkina Faso to top Group D with seven points. In the round of 16, they displayed their dominance with a commanding 3-0 win over Namibia.
That is instep foot technique from the right side of the box across the face of the goalkeeper to the far post. That’s a technique I mastered myself 🙏🏿🙏🏿💪🏿
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) January 27, 2024
Nigeria, on the other hand, finished second in Group B behind Equatorial Guinea, securing seven points. They drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea, defeated the host nation Ivory Coast, and secured a slim victory over Guinea-Bissau. In the round of 16, the Super Eagles sealed a 2-0 win against Cameroon.
#ToutPourLaCAN 🌍 : Le deuxième but pour le Nigéria 🇳🇬 qui fait le break au meilleur moment ! Ça sent bon pour les Super Eagles 👀 pic.twitter.com/yqj4K6vsU4
— CANAL+ SPORT Afrique (@cplussportafr) January 27, 2024
As Angola aims to make history by reaching the semi-finals for the first time, Nigeria seek their fourth AFCON title. With the jaw-dropping financial incentive in play, football enthusiasts are anticipating a fierce and electrifying encounter between these two determined sides.