Top Nigerian footballer reveals the gain players will get from proposed CAF Super League

Sunday Abe who is the captain of Sunshine Stars of Akure who are Nigerian League giants has backed the proposed CAF Super League claiming that it is of more gains for the players.

The defender has spent more than 10 years at Sunshine Stars and he is one of the oldest players in the Nigerian Professional Football League.

Patrice Motsepe launched the new competition with prize money of $100 million during the 44th CAF Ordinary General Assembly on Wednesday in Tanzania.

And even since the proposal was discussed, there have been contrasting opinions on the CAF Super League with heads of many clubs already showing interest.

According to the report on GOAL, Sunday Abe explained that money will be pumped into the CAF Super League which will help participating teams.

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Sunday Abe's reaction about the CAF Super League

“Money will be pumped into the competition and that would help boost the finances of African clubs.

“Many of us join obscure clubs abroad because we want a big platform to showcase our talents and also for more money. A tournament like the African Super League will discourage that mentality.

"And with this, we will have our best footballers remain in the continent. This can also motivate Europeans, Asians, and South Americans to join African teams.''

CAF Launches The African Super League, Winner Set to Walk Home with $100 Million

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how the Confederation of African Football announced the introduction of the African Super League.

CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, revealed the inaugural edition of the tournament will begin later his month at the 44th edition of CAF's General Assemble.

In a statement posted on CAF's official website, the winner of the competition will walk home with $100 million.

CAF is yet to announce the team's that will participate in the inaugural edition, but the top clubs on the continent are set to battle for top honours.