In anticipation of the highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations quarter final clash against Nigeria on Friday, the Angola national team, known as the Palancas Negras, is basking in the glow of substantial rewards.
Fresh off an impressive 3-0 victory over Namibia in the Round of 16, the players have been bestowed with both cash incentives and valuable material gifts.
The promise of additional cash gifts looms large for the Palancas Negras, with Banco Angolano de Investimento, a prominent bank in Angola, leading the way.
The bank, recognizing the team’s stellar performance, announced a reward of five million Kwanzas for each player and coaching staff, equivalent to approximately N5.41 million.
This significant gesture not only serves as a token of appreciation but also amplifies the financial motivation for the team to advance further in the tournament.
Aguinaldo Jaime, the President of the Board of Directors of UNITEL, a leading private Angolan mobile phone company, added to the windfall by presenting each member of the Angolan delegation in Cote d’Ivoire with the latest iPhone 15.
This state-of-the-art device comes complete with free calls, SMS, and internet access for an entire year, ensuring both connectivity and luxury for the players and coaching staff.
Further boosting the morale of the Angola national team, the company Sodiam EP has pledged a substantial amount of $250,000 to both the players and technical team should Angola secure a coveted spot in the final of the 34th edition of the Nations Cup.
This financial incentive not only reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the team but also underscores the potential impact of their success on the national spirit.
As the countdown to the clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria begins, the stage is set for a high-stakes encounter at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 6 pm.
Both teams enter the match with unblemished records in the tournament, with Nigeria securing victories against Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, and the formidable four-time champions Cameroon in the quarterfinals.
The clash promises to be a spectacle of skill, determination, and national pride, with the rewards and recognition received by the Angola national team serving as additional fuel for their quest for glory on the continental stage.
