Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned $80,000 in goal bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) promised the team $5,000 for every goal scored during the group stage. The Eagles collected $40,000 for the eight goals they scored against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
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They added another $40,000 for four goals scored in their Round of 16 clash against Mozambique.
Nigeria will face Algeria in the quarter-final at Marrakesh Stadium on Saturday. The team is scheduled to fly out from Fès on Thursday ahead of the fixture.
Goal bonuses are a standard incentive in international tournaments, aimed at rewarding teams for offensive efficiency and motivating players to perform at their best.
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The Super Eagles’ impressive goal-scoring run highlights their attacking strength as they progress deeper into the tournament.
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