Naira rains as Super Eagles star, Lagos FA boss, shower gifts on Flying Eagles

By Tosin Omojola

Lagos State FA Chairman Alhaji Gafar Liameed and Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi have made further cash donations to the Flying Eagles after the U-20 men’s team defeated Niger Republic’s Junior Mena 3-1, securing a place in the final against Ghana’s Black Satellites in the ongoing WAFU B U20 tournament in Lome, Togo.

Alhaji Gafar contributed 1 million naira, while Awoniyi, a Nottingham Forest striker and former Flying Eagles player, donated 2.5 million naira.

These contributions come as Nigerians continue to support the U-20 team to boost their morale. The Flying Eagles have already earned a spot in next year’s AFCON U20 tournament.

The Flying Eagles will face Ghana on Wednesday as they look to defend the title they won two years ago in Niger Republic.