Sports
Unpaid allowances: Amaju Pinnick reacts to Super Falcons protest in France
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.
READ ALSO: False Prophesy: Pastor blames ‘deceitful spirit’ for prediction on Super Falcons
“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.
-
News23 hours ago
Military frees abducted Lagos editor Segun Olatunji
-
featured13 hours ago
Song lyrics are now simpler, angrier, more self-obsessed – Study
-
News15 hours ago
Easter: IGP assures police commitment to public safety
-
News15 hours ago
Nationwide blackout imminent as national grid collapses
-
Entertainment15 hours ago
Why I became transgender – Bobrisky
-
News14 hours ago
Tinubu appoints new chairman for code of conduct bureau
-
News4 hours ago
Lagos postpones Easter boat race
-
News2 hours ago
Speaker Abbas, Deputy Barau, Buhari celebrate Tinubu’s 72nd birthday