Reports circulating on social media suggest that Ahmadu Saleh, a businessman and friend of the National Sports Commission chairman, Shehu Dikko, promised to reward the Super Eagles of Nigeria with $15,000 for every goal scored in their AFCON 2025 quarter-final clash against Algeria, provided the team secured victory.
The claim gained traction online after being shared by a2z_officialpage on threads, a platform that describes itself as “Nigeria’s Official Home of Football – FIFA Licensed Agent – Premium Content.” The post sparked excitement among fans, especially following Nigeria’s strong performances in the tournament.
Here is there post on their verified thread account;
🤑💰$15,000 per GOALAhmadu Saleh, a businessman and friend of National Sports Commission chairman Shehu Dikko, has reportedly promised to give the Super Eagles $15,000 for each goal scored in the match against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-finals if they win.Motivation choke!! . #A2ZisHere #A2ZFootballHub #SuperEagles
However, Softfootball has been unable to independently verify this claim. As of the time of this report, checks carried out by SoftFootball show no official statement or post from any verified social media account linked to Ahmadu Saleh confirming the alleged pledge. Despite the widespread circulation of the report, there is currently no concrete evidence to authenticate the promise.
SoftFootball understands the importance of accurate reporting, especially regarding financial pledges tied to national teams. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates should confirmation emerge from credible or verified sources.
For now, the reported $15,000-per-goal bonus remains unconfirmed.
