Eagles Eagles to get $5000

In a sustained effort to boost their morale and drive the Super Eagles to victory, Guinness Nigeria PLC, makers’ of Nigeria’s number one premium brand, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, has declared an increase in the dollar reward per goal offered to Super Eagles in the group stages from original $2,000  to $5,000 dollars, thus further demonstrating its position as the number one supporter of the Super Eagles and by providing innovative ways for millions of Nigerian fans to show their support for the team at the World Cup in Brazil. This came not too long after, the brewing giant renewed its sponsorship of the national team as the Official Beer sponsor of the Super Eagles for the next 4 years

Austin Ufomba, the Director of Marketing and Innovations at Guinness Nigeria said that the increment was necessary to encourage the players to give more than they normally would. “We are confident in the ability of the Super Eagles despite their performance with the Iranian team and we urge all Nigerians to share in this confidence and this is the reason why we have decided to reassure Nigerians by upping the stakes for the team to also let them know that they have the support of Nigerians at this time” Ufomba stated.

Guinness also launched the ring-back tune version of their official theme song for the Super Eagles to give an identity to authentic Super Eagles fans nationwide as they stand and show their support for the Super Eagles in all their matches. The ring back tune is available for download on the Etisalat network. To show your love and support, simply text 1759 to 251 (Etisalat) and download the caller tune. Song download costs 50 Naira only.

Ufomba also stated that fans and consumers should also watch out for Guinness Ref, a kind of connection that links fans and consumer with their passion-football during match days in bars across key Nigerian cities. There, he revealed, Guinness will be giving out fantastic prizes to knowledgeable football fans. Super Eagles supporters can also leave their goodwill messages to them by visiting www.facebook.com/guinnessvip. They can also join the conversation on twitter with the hash tag #FLYWITHTHEEAGLES. Only fans who are 18 years and above can participate.

The company’s flagship brand – Guinness Foreign Extra Stout has been the official sponsor of the Super Eagles for over 7 years, keeping faith and consistently supporting the dreams and passion of the Super Eagles and its over 150 million fans because they believe that the team and its fans are truly made of more. Guinness believes that every Nigerian should step up to cheer the national team, our beloved Super Eagles, to victory at every stage during the round leather fiesta holding in Brazil.