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Unpaid allowances: Amaju Pinnick reacts to Super Falcons protest in France

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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has reacted to the Super Falcons protest over unpaid bonuses and their refusal to leave their hotel in France following their elimination from the World Cup.

In an interview, NFF president, Amaju Pinnick told ESPN FC that the issue is a misunderstanding.

He said; “As far as we are concerned that is a non-issue as the bonuses they are asking for have been paid,” he said. “The problem is that the players wanted to be paid the bonuses for home matches in U.S. dollars, but that is no longer the rule under this government.

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“All transactions for home games must be paid in naira.”

ESPN had reported that the Falconets demanded payment of outstanding allowances from the Nigerian Football Federation.

They said they were owed bonuses from two games, against Gambia and Senegal, from as far back as two years ago, amounting to 2 million Nigerian naira (about $5,600 U.S.).

A resolution was found after meetings with officials, where they received explanations about the payments and assurances the money would be paid.

FIFA stepped in Sunday morning after the players missed their transport to Paris and subsequently their flights, and the NFF were advised that any further expenses incurred by the team’s continued stay would be deducted from their participation fee.

Nigeria reached the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup in France before losing 3-0 to Germany in the round of 16 on Saturday in Grenoble.

The players are expected to arrive in Abuja, Nigeria, on Monday after said they had accepted the explanation and were on their way home.

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