
Mozambique president promises bonus for win over Nigeria
Daniel Francisco Chapo, President of Mozambique, has congratulated the Mambas for reaching the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. He praised the team’s performance and announced a special incentive for beating Nigeria. Each player and coaching staff member will receive a significant bonus if they win. The crucial match against Nigeria will take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Monday, January 5.
Match highlights
- Daniel Francisco Chapo promised a bonus of 500,000 meticais (about N11.3 million) to each player and coaching staff member if Mozambique beats Nigeria.
- The Mambas reached the round of 16 after finishing third in Group F, despite losing 2-1 to Cameroon in their last group match.
- The president described the team’s achievement as unprecedented and praised their courage and determination.
- Mozambique will face Nigeria at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Monday, January 5, with kickoff at 8 pm.
- The bonus aims to motivate the team to advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.