AFCON: Dangote Splashes N130m On Super Eagles For Reaching Finals

_65677038_65677037President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has splashed the sum of N130 million on the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles for reaching the finals of athe ongoing 29thAfrica Cup of Nations,AFCON, in South Africa.
The Super Eagles reached the finals for the first time in 13-years by thrashing the Eagles of Mali 4-1 on Wednesday.
A statement from Dangote Group explained that the gesture is part of Dangote Group’s corporate social responsibility ( CSR ) to promote and encourage sports development in Nigeria. It said that the donation is to acknowledge the exploits of the national team at the AFCON and stimulate them to bring home the coveted trophy.
Commenting on the donation, Sports minister Malam Bolaji Abudllahi said: “Dangote has always demonstrated commitment to Government and people of Nigeria. We are happy over the gesture shown to the players and the coaching crew. It is an example for other well-meaning Nigerians to follow.”