Enyimba pocket N30m

Enyimba have pocketed the sum of 30 million Naira (about $150,000) for winning this year’s Nigeria league. Enyimba skipper Chinedu Udoji was at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos yesterday to receive a dummy cheque of the prize money from Nigeria league boss Shehu Dikko.

Glo Premier League Trophy Presentation… From left, Chairman of the League Management Company, Mallam Shehu Dikko, Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, NFF 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi and Enyimba captain, Chinedu Udoji at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagod.

It is the highest amount ever paid a Nigeria league champion.


Enyimba topped the 20-team championship after they recorded 70 points from 38 matches.
They will represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF Champions League alongside runners-up Warri Wolves, who finished their campaign four points behind Enyimba.