Kwara United have been promised a reward of $10,000 to scale the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup by the Kwara Central candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections, Mallam Saliu Mustapha.
Kwara United will take on AS Douanes of the Niger Republic on Sunday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
Mallam Mustapha also pledged $500 for each goal scored by the team against the Nigeriens.
The philanthropist promised, “a more generous prize if they win the tournament.”
The APC candidate, who is also the Turaki of Ilorin Emirate, last month, at the request of Kwara United FC management, sponsored gate fees for supporters and football enthusiasts in Kwara state to watch for free the team’s final home game against Mountain of Fire FC in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
“In addition, I have directed my team to make adequate transportation arrangements, in collaboration with the Kwara United Supporters’ Club, for those who may be willing but unable to attend the match live in Lagos. Regular tickets will also be made available for free to the contingents.
“This is my modest way of supporting Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s vision of always elevating Kwara through sports and other endeavours. It is my expectation that this financial reward will motivate the Kwara United FC team to achieve greatness, which has been their hallmark for many years, and to represent Kwara and Nigeria in the continental competition.