Unpaid Allowances Concerns Revealed As Super Falcons’ Continue WAFCON Campaign
The Super Falcons have qualified for their final group match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with maximum points, but once again, unpaid bonuses and allowances have raised concerns and affected preparations.
Despite their strong performance on the pitch, reports show that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to settle outstanding payments owed to the players. These include match bonuses, training camp allowances, and other entitlements dating as far back as 2021.
During a press session in Casablanca on Saturday, journalist Osasu Obayiuwana asked NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, if the players were receiving their payments during the tournament. Gusau replied:
“We are in talks with the federal government of Nigeria. I’m confident that all money due to the players will be released soon. For now, we are giving daily allowances while we wait for funds. I can assure you that all payments will be made before the end of the tournament.”
However, when asked if debts from earlier years had been cleared, Gusau said only a small amount remained unpaid and denied that the issue went back to 2021.
But documents obtained by Obayiuwana from sources close to the team reveal a different story. The breakdown shows that each player is owed over $13,600 and ₦10,000, covering various tournaments from 2021 to 2023.
“Same Promises Every Time”
When asked if the NFF’s promise to settle all WAFCON payments before the tournament ends could be trusted, Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini remained calm, saying the team was focused on winning, not the money.
Still, fans and analysts recall how the Falcons boycotted training ahead of the third-place match against Zambia in the 2022 WAFCON, also held in Morocco, due to similar unpaid entitlements
The Super Falcons will play Algeria tonight in Casablanca in a top-of-the-table clash in Group B, hoping to keep their winning momentum despite the growing financial concerns behind the scenes.
Wish the super falcons luck today.
Unpaid Allowances Concerns Revealed As Super Falcons’ Continue WAFCON Campaign
The Super Falcons have qualified for their final group match at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with maximum points, but once again, unpaid bonuses and allowances have raised concerns and affected preparations.
Despite their strong performance on the pitch, reports show that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to settle outstanding payments owed to the players. These include match bonuses, training camp allowances, and other entitlements dating as far back as 2021.
During a press session in Casablanca on Saturday, journalist Osasu Obayiuwana asked NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, if the players were receiving their payments during the tournament. Gusau replied:
“We are in talks with the federal government of Nigeria. I’m confident that all money due to the players will be released soon. For now, we are giving daily allowances while we wait for funds. I can assure you that all payments will be made before the end of the tournament.”
However, when asked if debts from earlier years had been cleared, Gusau said only a small amount remained unpaid and denied that the issue went back to 2021.
But documents obtained by Obayiuwana from sources close to the team reveal a different story. The breakdown shows that each player is owed over $13,600 and ₦10,000, covering various tournaments from 2021 to 2023.
“Same Promises Every Time”
When asked if the NFF’s promise to settle all WAFCON payments before the tournament ends could be trusted, Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini remained calm, saying the team was focused on winning, not the money.
Still, fans and analysts recall how the Falcons boycotted training ahead of the third-place match against Zambia in the 2022 WAFCON, also held in Morocco, due to similar unpaid entitlements
The Super Falcons will play Algeria tonight in Casablanca in a top-of-the-table clash in Group B, hoping to keep their winning momentum despite the growing financial concerns behind the scenes.
Wish the super falcons luck today.
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