Tom Tom Enriches Eaglets

.Niyi Alebiosu, Ijebu-Ode - 07.11.2009

The money tree of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets keeps growing. With nine shots at goal recorded by the team in its 5-0 trouncing of New Zealand on Thursday night at the Abuja National Stadium, the home side now has $8,500 (about N1,258,000) in its kitty, courtesy of TomTom, the Official National Supporter of the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup. New Zealand had no shot at goal in the game they lost 0-5.

On the eve of Thursday’s match, Tom Tom had boosted the morale in the Golden Eaglets’ camp with the presentation of $6,250 (about N925,000) cheque for shots at goals credited to the team in the group phase.

In the four matches so far played by the Golden Eaglets, the team had 34 shots at goal. And with each shot earning $250 (about N37,000), they have earned $8,500 (N1,258,000) in all and are clearly focused to successfully defend the trophy they last won on the home ground of their next opponents, Korea Republic.

The Commercial Director of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, Idorenyen Enang, was effusive with commendation for the Golden Eaglets. He said the team has no doubt justified the confidence Tom Tom and the Nigerian people reposed in the boys with their superlative performance.

He said: “You have done us all proud and Tom Tom is indeed proud to identify with your aspirations. The battle ahead is more daunting but we are with you every inch of the way.” Apart from the Shot at Goal Award, Tom Tom is sponsoring the Best Journalist Award of the Tournament. Prizes on offer include cash award, laptops and camcoder.

Tom Tom has also thrown in value-in-kind donations to the Nigerian team with 25,000 people targeted, while free tickets were given to students to watch and support the Nigerian side