Sports News of Monday, 19 January 2026

Source: www.dailypost.ng

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles get special bonus for third place

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will receive $15,000 for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The bonus was initially meant for the semi-final where they lost 4-2 on penalities to hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco.

The players have received all their win-bonus except for the third- place match, according to SCORENigeria.

Wealthy businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu has also redeemed his pledge of $500,000 to the team.

The players have already dispersed to their respective clubs.

They failed to attend the medal presentation ceremony on Sunday.