Nigeria’s Super Falcons have established themselves as a strong team to compete in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Super Falcons players have expressed concern over non-payment of dues by the Nigeria Football Association, reports Soccernet.ng.
According to The Athletic, Super Falcons World Cup players have expressed disappointment at not being paid the bonuses the team has been fighting for.
According to previous reports, Nigeria’s players were considering boycotting the opening World Cup game against Canada due to these payment issues, but the boycott did not materialize.
It is clear that the players are unhappy with the way they have been treated regarding their payments, which has also led to tension with coach Randy Waldrum, who has previously criticized the situation.
It’s been six weeks since the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and FIFPRO, but none of the Super Falcons players have received any compensation for their impressive performance in the tournament. It became clear.
“We didn’t agree. We said ‘no.'” You can’t come and say we don’t pay match bonuses…FIFA pays match bonuses How can you say (with their money) taken into account? ?They think as if we are stupid and don’t know anything, as if we don’t know our rights,” one player said.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons made it through the group stage undefeated, but were eliminated in the round of 16 by England on penalties.
Given the players’ exceptional performance, it is surprising that their efforts were not rewarded.
However, one player emphasized that their motivation comes from within and their dedication is not to the Football Association, but to their country, themselves and their families.
One player said this. “We don’t play for the association. We play for ourselves, we play for our country, we play for our families p>
“We love football, we have a passion for it… and that passion drives us.”
To qualify for the Women’s Olympics, Waldrum’s team will play against Ethiopian Women on October 23rd and 31st and will hope to continue their good form.
