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Billionaire mogul, Femi Otedola, has fulfilled his $25,000 per goal pledge to the Super Eagles during the semi-final stage of the recently concluded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Egypt, Bestchoicesports.com.ng can repot.

The former Forte Oil Director pledged the sum of $25,000 per goal scored by the Eagles during the semi-final or final match against eventual winners, Algeria

He made the promise alongside Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Group, the Africa’s richest man, before the Eagles’ semi-final clash against Algeria in Egypt.

Odion Ighalo scored a second half penalty to cancel out a 1-0 deficit for the Super Eagles but a last-minute brilliant free kick from Riyad Mahrez, ensured that Algeria defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the semi-final at the Cairo International Stadium.

On Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) took to its Twitter page to announce that the business mogul has made good his pledge to the Super Eagles.

“Business mogul Femi Otedola has fulfilled his pledge of $25,000 to the @NGSuperEagles for their one goal against Algeria in AFCON 2019 semi final,” the NFF wrote.

“Business mogul Femi Otedola has fulfilled his pledge of $25,000 to the @NGSuperEagles for their one goal against Algeria in AFCON 2019 semi final. Seen here on Tuesday with defender @omeruo22 (r),Team Administrator Enebi Achor (second l) and Equipment Manager Chidi Ngoka

Otedola has constantly proven to be a man of his word and this was evident recently when he assisted Christian Chukwu, former coach of the Super Eagles, who was in need of medical attention by paying off his medical trip in London including accommodation.

Mr Otedola also confirmed the payment on his Twitter @realFemiOtedola, he tweeted: Integrity is keeping your word. I redeemed my pledge of $25000 per goal to representatives of the Super Eagles (L-R) Chidi Ngoka (Equipment Manager), Enebi Achor (Team Manager) and Defender Kenneth Omeruo today in my office …F.Ote

The business tycoon, who had previously pledged to foot his bill, presented Chukwu with a cheque of $50,000.

On July 21, the philanthropist, and former chairman of Forte Oil PLC, also promised to take care of the medical expenses of Sadiq Daba, an ailing Nollywood actor.