Though the prospect of playing at the Olympic Games should be enough motivation for the Nigeria U-23 team, the coach Salisu Yusuf-tutored side has received additional monetary incentive for overcoming the Tanzanian obstacle.
On Saturday afternoon at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, the Nigeria U-23s will take the field for their second leg African qualifier against Tanzania.
Having done well to battle out a 1-1 tie in the first leg played in Dar es Salaam, the team is in a sound position to qualify to the final round of the first phase of the qualifiers.
As extra motivation to get the job done against their East African opponents, the Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde and a couple of other sports administrators have made varying cash promises to the Olympic Eagles.
Dollar and Naira promises
Indeed, the U-23 team has no excuse than to produce the result they need to progress. Leading the list of monetary rewards for the Olympics team is Governor Makinde, who…
