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Gov Otu splashes ₦10m gift on Super Eagles star for AFCON success

Gov Otu splashes ₦10m gift on Super Eagles star for AFCON success

Governor Otu commended Moffi for representing Cross River admirably and serving as a role model for Nigerian youths.

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has doled out an N10 million reward to Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi, for his role in Nigeria's second-place finish at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire.

Moffi played a cameo role in the Super Eagles's run to the final, coming on as an extra-time substitute against South Africa in the crunch Semi-Final match and converting his penalty kick in the shoot-out victory.

Apparently, his contribution hasn't gone unnoticed, especially by the governor of his state of origin.

In the company of his younger brother and father, Moffi received the cash gift in Calabar, Cross River capital, during his visit to the Governor on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Otu lauded the OGC Nice of France striker for being a good ambassador of the state and for serving as a positive role model for the youth.

The politician promised continued support for the Super Eagles star and stressed his administration's dedication to youth and sports development to provide opportunities and reduce restiveness in the state.

“I am particularly delighted that you represented the State well and the fact that you have been a good ambassador of the youths in the State and beyond,” the governor said.

“Like you, we have so many talents across the State and we will continue to create opportunities for them to blossom,” Otu said.

Super Eagle striker Terem Moffi celebrates after scoring for Nice in a match.
Super Eagle striker Terem Moffi celebrates after scoring for Nice in a match.

Moffi makes ₦1m donation

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Moffi had earlier made a ₦1m donation to Pelican Stars FC, in addition to the donation of 25 balls each to the team and Calabar Rovers.

The AFCON silver-medalist scored 11 goals in 30 league appearances for Nice in the just concluded Ligue 1 campaign.

He joined Nice in January 2023 on an initial loan deal from a fellow French side Lorient, before making the move permanent in the summer of the same year.

Moffi is among the players called up by the Super Eagles' new coach Finidi George for the World Cup qualifying matches with South Africa and the Benin Republic in June.

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