Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned a massive ₦58 million in goal bonuses following their emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The financial reward came after a pre-match incentive promised $10,000 (approximately ₦14 million) per goal for the knockout-stage encounter.
With four goals scored, the players cashed in on the full bonus package.
Victor Osimhen led the charge with a brace, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams also found the back of the net as Nigeria delivered one of their most dominant performances of the tournament to book a place in the quarter-finals.
The ₦58 million payout represents a significant increase from the group-stage bonus structure, where players earned $5,000 per goal.
The incentive was doubled for the knockout rounds as part of efforts to motivate the team to push deeper into the competition.
Confirming the arrangement, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, revealed that the incentive package was backed by both government support and private partners.
“We have fully mobilised the Super Eagles to succeed in this tournament,” Dikko said.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the AFCON Intervention Fund on November 14.
In addition, our partners and sponsors paid $5,000 per goal in the group stage and have now committed $10,000 per goal for the Round of 16.”
Beyond the financial boost, the win further underlined Nigeria’s attacking strength at AFCON 2025, with Osimhen’s goals also moving him closer to breaking Rashidi Yekini’s all-time Super Eagles scoring record.
Nigeria will now turn their attention to the quarter-finals, buoyed by confidence, motivation, and growing belief that the AFCON trophy is firmly within reach.
