Super Eagles Showered With $120,000 After Gabon Rout, Garba Forecasts Victory Over DR Congo

The Super Eagles have been awarded a $120,000 goals bonus following their commanding 4-1 victory over Gabon, a result that secured their place in Sunday’s World Cup playoff final.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to SCORENigeria, the bonus was arranged through a partnership between the Nigeria Sports Commission and private sponsors. The payout was part of an agreement to resolve a pay dispute that briefly saw the players strike earlier this week.

Discussions are already underway about a potential larger bonus should Nigeria overcome the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final. The decisive match will be held at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Nigerian time.

Buoyed by their impressive performance against Gabon, the Super Eagles head into the contest with confidence. Victor Osimhen scored two extra-time goals to seal the victory and extend Nigeria’s momentum.

Their opponents, DR Congo, narrowly defeated Cameroon 1-0 in their semi-final with a late strike, setting up a high-stakes clash in Morocco for a place in the intercontinental playoffs.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ahmed Garba believes Nigeria has the form and confidence to prevail.

“Our next game against DR Congo will be tough, as they managed to beat Cameroon, a very strong team,” Garba told Footy Africa.

“It will be a physical match, and the players must be fully prepared. I like the way the team is developing, and I believe we can beat them. The Super Eagles have regained their confidence, and I see them defeating DR Congo.”