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SALIU Mustapha, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kwara Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections, has pledge financial reward for Kwara United FC.
The pledge was made ahead of the team’s first round match against AS Douanes of Niger Republic on Sunday in Lagos.
The candidate, in a statement in Ilorin on Saturday, pledged 500 dollars for each goal scored by the team against the Nigeriens.
He also pledged an additional 10,000 dollars for the 26-member team if they advance to the group stage “as well as a more generous cash prize if they win the tournament”.
The APC candidate had in August at the request of Kwara United FC management sponsored an “open gate” for the club’s supporters and football enthusiasts in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this had enabled them to watch for free the team’s final home game in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Expectedly, Kwara United FC, also known as Harmony Boys, defeated their opponents MFM FC of Lagos 3-0 in the match.
“In addition, I have directed my team to make adequate transportation arrangements, in collaboration with the Kwara United SupportersnClub, for those who may be willing but unable to attend the match live in Lagos.
“Regular tickets will also be made available for free to the contingent.
“This is my modest way of supporting Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s vision of always elevating Kwara through sports and other endeavours.
“It is my expectation that this financial reward will motivate Kwara United FC team to achieve greatness, which has been their hallmark for many years, and to represent Kwara and Nigeria in the continental competition,” Mustapha said.
He urged all football-loving Nigerians in Lagos and its environs to come to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena at Onikan in Lagos on Sunday to cheer up the team.
“This will help to make the second leg match in Niamey on Sept. 18 a formality.”(NAN)
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