By Taiwo Ibrahim
NFF board member, Aisha Falode has cleared the air on the reports making the rounds that FIFA will pay the Super Falcons their World Cup bonuses directly to the players, Sportivationng.com.
The social media was awash with a clip of FIFA General-Secretary, Fatma Samoura addressing the players after the 0-0 draw against Republic of Ireland.
The Senegalese was quoted in the video.
“I know that things have been tough. We have to face the realities of Nigeria. It pains me a lot. It is because of you (the Super Falcons) that, for the first time, the prize money has been ring-fenced in the history of FIFA to ensure that it goes to you,” the FIFA secretary-general said.
Aisha Falode has now cleared the air concerning the statement, saying the payment will go through the NFF and not directly to the players.
FIFA will not pay Super Falcons players directly, NFF board member, Aisha Falode says
The Edo-born administrator said in an interview with a Lagos-based radio station on Wednesday morning.
The Super Falcons have enjoyed a stunning start to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, winning one and drawing two matches in the group stage to qualify for the round of 16.
Randy Waldrum-led side will face England on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
