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WCQ: Wike pledges $20,000 dollars for every goal scored against Swaziland

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has promised the Super Eagles a sum of $20,000 for every goal scored in tomorrow’s match against Swaziland.

Addressing the Super Eagles after their training on Monday at the Adokiye Amasiemaka Stadium in Port Harcourt preparatory to their World Cup Qualifier against Swaziland, Wike assured the Super Eagles of his administration’s support and that of the people of Rivers State.
The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Chief Kenneth Kobani noted that Port Harcourt will remain a victory ground for the National Football team.
He urged the players to put up their best to score as many goals as possible, stating that the entire country is behind them.
According to him, the team will be hosted to a victory reception by the Rivers State Government after the match.
In his remarks, Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa assured Nigerians that the team would qualify for the group stage of the World Cup qualifier.

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