Goodluck Jonathan gives the Golden Eaglets 2m each as gift

To each of the players, Jonathan announced N2million as a token from the federal government. The head coach, Manu Garba was given N3million, while his assistants, Emmanuel Amunike, Nduka Ugbade and the goal keeper trainee had N2.5 million each.

Jonathan,  who described the cash gift as a small token,  implored state governors and businessmen in the country to assist the team by donating generously to them. He added  that the federal government was a grandfather to the team and as such was too frail and stressed to do anything tangible.