The Nigeria Football Federation is reported to have asked world soccer governing body, FIFA to release to it $2 million to pay the Super Eagles their qualification bonus ahead of the 2018 World Cup tournament in Russia. According to an online medium, NFF general secretary Mohammed Sanusi wrote a letter dated April 9 requesting for the fund, which is to be drawn from the money to be paid the country for qualifying for Russia 2018.
Last year, the NFF and the Super Eagles reached an agreement as it concerns how much they should be paid for qualifying for the World Cup as well as their match bonuses at the various rounds of the global championship.
Meanwhile President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick,(NFF), has said the Super Eagles stand the chance of pocketing $24 million if they play in the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Pinnick told newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday at a parley that the money was part of the agreement reached with the players to share 50-50 of whatever would accrue to the country if they get to the final and lift the trophy.
According to the NFF boss adequate preparation including grade A friendly matches have been secured with England and Czech Republic to ensure the team does well at the World Cup.
Pinnick further said that the glass house had already secured $2.8 million to pay the players allowances and bonuses during the mundial,adding that the football house met with some state governors who were ready to assist the NFF financially to achieve the country’s World Cup dream.
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