FIFPro promises to help Nigerian team claim unpaid wages and bonuses

“FIFPro can confirm that we are supporting the players who are in dispute with the Nigerian Football Federation over the payment of bonuses, allowances and expenses from 2021. During the World Cup, the players expressed their desire to continue to focus on playing and did not want to cause internal instability. However, the players believe that the time has come for them to be respected and paid the money they are owed,” Reuters news agency quoted FIFPro as saying.

Ahead of the 2023 Women's World Cup, Nigeria head coach Randy Waldrum has revealed some shocking facts about the players' financial situation. The strategist recalled that the Nigerian Football Federation has been owed salaries for the past 7 months. Waldrum also revealed that many players have had to play and train without pay for a period of 2 years.

Many Nigerian female footballers have expressed disappointment that they may have to continue to claim the money they are due. However, FIFPro will stand with Nigerian female footballers to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of all parties are respected. Nigerian female footballers need to be paid the wages they are owed. However, the governmentcoachChief Waldrum bluntly stated that this money...will take a long time to be paid.

Striker Ifeoma Onumonu revealed that the team does not have access to a gym at their training centre, and that the players are forced to share beds due to lack of space. She hopes that she and her teammates will have more opportunities to train and contribute to the country.

At the 2023 Women's World Cup, the Nigerian women's team performed impressively. They surprisingly passed the group stage with a victory over host Australia and 2 draws against Canada and Ireland. In the round of 16, they continued to draw 0-0 with the England women's team after 120 minutes of play. The African representative regretfully lost in the penalty shootout.

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