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1985 Eaglets finally receive cash reward
Players of the Nigeria squad that won the first FIFA Under-16 World championship have confirmed receipt of the financial promise made by President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari announced in January a 2m naira ($10,000; £7,000) reward for each of the players and 1.5m for the officials.
Nduka Ugbade, captain of the team who beat West Germany 2-0 in the final in Beijing, told BBC Sport: “I have finally received my money.
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“I am extremely delighted that our president has fulfilled his promise.”
“He’s truly a man of his word and on behalf of myself and the team I say a big ‘thank you’ to our president,” added Ugbade.
“I would also like to thank the sports ministry, Alhassan Yakmut of the sports commission, the Nigerian Football Federation, both local and international media, and everyone involved in this great story.”
Another member of the winning squad, Jonathan Akpoborie, who went on to represent the country at senior level, told BBC Sport: “I have spoken to some of my colleagues and they are happy that the president has delivered on his promise.
“This gesture – and not the amount involved – will change the perception of unfulfilled promises in our country.”
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