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Afcon 2019: Africa's richest men Dangote and Otedola make financial pledge to Super Eagles ahead of Algeria clash

Africa's billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola have promised to give the Super Eagles $50,000 and $25,000 respectively for each goals scored in their semi-final game against Algeria.

Nigeria are scheduled to battle the North Africans for a place in the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium.

They overcame South Africa 2-1 in the quarter-final on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Samuel Chukwueze and William Troost-Ekong.

Ahead of Sunday's showdown, Dangote and Otedola motivated the Super Eagles with their financial contribution.