from a disappointing start, the Super Eagles went on to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Like all Nigerians, I rejoiced. But until.
Until the federal and state governments went – in my opinion – overboard in rewarding the victorious team.
I think we need a public debate on the propriety of lavishing public funds on a football team, in the name of national pride.
So far, we’ve seen the following (government) cash promises: more than N100m from the Federal Government, more than N80m from the Delta State Government, and N54m from the Lagos State Government. I’m sure there are others I’ve missed out.
