If there has been complain about lack of sponsor, I think this has taken over. Nigeria defeated Honduras to take third place in the Olympics and bring bronze home. Well, their bread is well sliced and buttered. They are also coming home with a total of $390,000. Check that calculator of yours and convert to naira.
Have heard of this prior to the tournament. But I now believe it. A Japanese millionaire, Katsuya takasu rewarded Nigeria for getting the bronze medal.
The Japanese felt he needed to make a contribution towards the team Nigeria that has passed through so many challenges in Rio. First, the Nigerian team was left stranded in U.S, reason because, the flight to take them down to Rio has not been paid for. As if that wasn't enough, financial issues beset them. Their allowances were not paid. So disheartening. That moved takasu.
According to Quartz Africa, "he donated $200,000 to the team to cover bonuses and allowances and $10,000 to all members of the 18-man team as well as the team manager. Takasu flew to Rio, to personally deliver cheques to the team."
It was really a fulfilling dream for Takasu and team Nigeria. Despite all hassles and hurdles, they still came out third. And thanks to Takasu who also kept to his promise and delivered the money to them.
Our heart also goes out to Chierika ukogu who sponsored herself to the Olympics and took part in a competition that as good as no Nigerian had ever taken part in (see picture below). She still won silver medal. Shout out to you!
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