Al-Hilal Players To Receive $1 million Bonus From Billionaire Prince

• Al-Hilal players stand a chance to win big cash prizes should they beat Real Madrid in the club world cup.

• Odio Ighalo stands a chance of winning a $1 million sum with his teammates as a match bonus.

• Real Madrid, however, cannot risk a loss in the Club World Cup as Manager, Carlo Ancelotti has faced stern warnings not to lose the final.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo and his Al-Hilal teammates have received a major financial boost ahead of the Club World Cup final. Billionaire Saudi prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud has pledged to give each player $1 million if they win the tournament, with an additional $1 million for reaching the final.

The exciting news was announced in a statement posted on the NPFL Updates Facebook page, which quoted a Twitter user, @jacobsBen, who reported the prince’s generous offer. Al-Hilal secured their place in the final after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Copa Libertadores champions Flamengo in the semi-final match held on Tuesday.

The Saudi club will now face either Real Madrid or Al Ahly, who will play in the second semi-final match on Thursday. The winner of this match will advance to the final, where they will take on Odion Ighalo and the Al-Hilal team on Saturday, February 11th.

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This financial incentive from Prince Al Waleed is sure to motivate the Al-Hilal players as they chase their goal of becoming Club World Cup champions.

“Saudi billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud has pledged one million Saudi Riyal (£222k) to each Al-Hilal player for reaching the Club World Cup Final and a further one million if they win the tournament.” @jacobsBen, tweeted,

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“Al-Hilal beat Copa Libertadores Champions, Flamengo in the semi-finals to reach the final, and will now face the winner from the Al Ahly of Egypt and Real Madrid match in the final.”

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