Victory Over Malawi, Governor Imoke Gives Super Eagles N24million, Plots Of Land

Cross Rivers State Governor Lyle Imoke has redeemed his promise made to players and officials of the Super Eagles.  Imoke had pledged the sum of N24 million and a plot of land each to the team following their 2013 Africa Cup of Nation success in South Africa.

 The Governor, who was part of the guests at the U.J Esuene stadium during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Super Eagles and Flames of Malawi on Saturday, released the money and the land on Friday evening to the team.

 The announcement of the pledge which was made at the stadium during encounter on Saturday , according to the announcer, was to motivate the team for match against Malawi.  Super Eagles arrived in Calabar on Monday in preparation for the game against Malawi. Calabar has been the home ground for the Super Eagles qualifying matches.  Super Eagles defeated ten-man Malawi 2-0 to progress to the final stage of the World Cup qualifiers. Emmanuel Emenike’s 45th minute and Victor Moses’ 54th minute goals gave the Eagles the deserved victory. 

The African Champions had the control of the match since the blast of the whistle till the end of the game.  The Malawians played to frustrate the coach Stephen keshi-tutored side with all their efforts was quashed by the East African team defenders.
@The Nation