Golden Eaglets Get ₦2million Cash Reward From President Jonathan [PHOTOS]

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday announced a cash gift of ₦2m each for all the players of the nation’s Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, who won the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship on Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates.

The players, their handlers and key members of the Nigerian Supporters’ Club, according to the President, will also be honoured with national honours during the next award ceremony.

Jonathan announced the rewards at a reception he held in honour of the players at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The President announced a ₦3m cash gift to the team’s Head Coach; the assistant coaches get ₦2.5m each; the team doctor, physiotherapist and team secretary get ₦500,000 each while the team technical officer, team coordinator, medical officers and the curator will get ₦300,000 each.