BBC reporter calls out Nigeria billionaire Aliko Dangote for failing to fulfil promise to Super Eagles

Okeleji noted that the business mogul promised the team $1 million after they won the AFCON in South Africa.

He further mentioned that Tony Elumelu, a business mogul, has also not fulfilled his $500,000 promise to the AFCON-winning team.

“But Uncle Tony has not fulfilled his $500,000 promise to the Super Eagles for winning the #AFCON in 2013,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

“Another man yet to redeem his pledge to the AFCON-winning squad and officials is Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who promised the team $1 million,” he added.

Nigeria won the 2013 AFCON, beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in the final to clinch their third title.

Oluwashina Okeleji’s revelation follows a report by Nigerian photojournalist Pooja Media that Tony Elumelu has been asked to buy one of Nigeria’s top-tier clubs.

“Tony Elumelu confirms that the Minister of Sports, Senator Enoh has approached him and other top investors to buy/acquire at least one big NPFL club in Nigeria,” Pooja tweeted.

But Uncle Tony has not fulfilled his $500,000 promise to the Super Eagles for winning the #AFCON in 2013.

Another man yet to redeem his pledge to the AFCON-winning squad and official is Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who promised the team $1 million. https://t.co/dLYrAIwai5

— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) April 8, 2024