Billionaire Businessman Rewards Performance with Huge Incentives: $500k for Semi-Final Victory, $1m for AFCON Glory + Goal Bonuses.

Super Eagles

Fresh off their commanding 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria (with goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams), the Super Eagles have received an incredible boost from one of Nigeria’s most prominent businessmen. Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Founder and Chairman of BUA Group, took to social media to congratulate the team and announce generous performance-based financial pledges ahead of the blockbuster semi-final against hosts Morocco on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Abdul Samad Rabiu (BUA Group)

In his heartfelt post, Rabiu praised the players for lifting the nation’s spirit: “Congratulations to our Super Eagles players on a brilliant victory against Algeria! You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for the semi-finals.”

To fuel the team’s charge toward a fourth AFCON title, Rabiu laid out the incentives clearly: “To encourage you, I pledge USD $500,000 to the players upon winning the semi-final, with an additional USD $50,000 for every goal scored. Should you go on to win the final, I further pledge USD $1,000,000, plus USD $100,000 for each goal scored in the final.”

The pledge has sparked widespread excitement and positive reactions online, with comments like “Big money, big encouragement” and “Now that’s how to support the national team” flooding in. Rabiu ended his message on a patriotic note: “Wishing you continued success as you carry Nigeria forward. Keep making Nigeria proud.”

With stars like Osimhen firing on all cylinders and the team carrying momentum, plus this massive financial motivation from Rabiu, the Super Eagles look primed to overcome the home advantage of Morocco in Rabat.

This kind of private sector backing highlights the unity and passion around Nigerian football right now.