In fulfillment of his pledge, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has doled out N20 million to the Super Eagles Team B (CHAN Eagles) for picking silver medal at the 2018 African Nations Championships in Morocco.
The Governor, who was in Morocco to watch the final match, had pledged to reward the team for their exemplary performance in reaching the finals despite all odds.
The Chairman, Lagos State Sports Commission, Dr. Kweku Adedayo Tandoh, who made this disclosure, further stated that the official presentation of the cheque to the CHAN Eagles will take place soon.
Tandoh said this commendable gesture by sports loving Governor Ambode has once again demonstrated his passion and unwavering commitment to sports development not only in Lagos State but in Nigeria as a whole.
It would be recalled that last year the Governor supported the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club of Lagos for their 2018 CAF Champions League campaign with a donation of N50 million and also approved the remodeling and modification of the Agege Stadium to meet the Confederation of African Football standards.
Ambode also financially supported the Nigeria Football Federation in hosting the FIFA Executive Football Summit, which was held in February 2018, along with the maiden NFF Football Awards, in Lagos.