The Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has showered the sum of N1 million each to four players of the Golden Eaglets’ team and the sum of N2 million to the assistant coach who are indigenes of Imo state.

While receiving four of the players Kelechi Iheanacho, Chidiebere Nwakali, Chidera Ezeh and Uzoha Odinaka alongside the team’s Assistant Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke at the Government House in Owerri the Imo state capital, the governor congratulated the players for making the state and the entire continent proud in the just concluded U-17 World Cup competition in Dubai.

He said it is a great honour for the state under his administration, that out of the 26 goals scored by Nigeria at the competition, 9 goals were scored by indigenes of the state.

The governor said apart from the cash gift to the players and their coach, the state government is also giving them a piece of land each in choice areas within the capital city and also take up the responsibility of their education up to tertiary level.

One of the players, Kelechi Iheanacho, won the most valuable player at the tournament, expressed joy over his success and shared his experience at the competition.

The players and coach, who arrived from Abuja through the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, alongside the deputy governor of the state, Eze Madumere were driven in a motorcade round the city before moving to the Government House to meet the governor.

braine: I personally don't like the idea• They played as Nigerians and not as Imo people• Besides they didn't win the cup or score those goals alone• They should all be rewarded as a team•

berem: Rochas has done well by rewarding them for their excellent performance. Other governors should do the same too especially the northern governors to reward their indigent players.

collynzo2: They have been rewarded as a team by the President, so? When the super eagles won the AFCON, I didn't see anyone crying because Delta State government rewarded Keshi and Echiejile specially.

collynzo2: They have been rewarded as a team by the President, so? When the super eagles won the AFCON, I didn't see anyone crying because Delta State government rewarded Keshi and Echiejile specially.

The governor said apart from the cash gift
to the players and their coach, the state
government is also giving them a piece of
land each in choice areas within the capital
city and also take up the responsibility of
their education up to tertiary level.

Tolexander: to me, i don't really see this as a good idea.

The 4 players didnt play all alone in the team. I think they should all be collectively hosted by the state goverment(s) and showered with cash to foster unity among them and nigeria as a whole.

He said it is a great honour for the state under his administration, that out of the 26 goals scored by Nigeria at the competition, 9 goals were scored by indigenes of the state.

kutchs: Rochas wants to identify with success he didn't contribute to while Heartland FC is almost going on relegation due to government neglect. Players and coaches haven't been paid salaries, match bonuses and sign on fees and here he is forming Santa Claus.

braine:

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