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2018 FIFA World Cup: NFF Settles My One Year Outstanding Salary – Falconets Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has paid one-year salary arrears of the officials of the Falconets who participated in the 2018 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.
NFF had in August 2020 asked the coaches and players of the Nigerian National team to submit their account details to the accounts department of the federation.
The accounts department of the NFF on Friday 4th September 2020 paid the sum of One million and two hundred thousand (N1.2m) for the assistant coach. The money according to him is twelve months salary arrears owed since the team qualified for 2018 during the 2018 FIFA Women’s world cup in France.
“Thank God, they have finally paid me one year salary,” the assistant coach told our correspondent.
“No, they are still owing us, they only paid just one year salary of One hundred thousand nairas per month (for twelve months) but they’ve yet to pay our winning and draw allowances for the six African qualifying matches we played before we qualified for the world cup in France.” Coach Mansur Abdullahi added.
Explaining further, he said, “During the qualifiers, we defeated Tanzania and South Africa home and away and also beat Morocco in Nigeria but drew in Morocco, that is five winning bonuses. The allowances that supposed to be given to us for the matches won and draw by the federation are yet to be received. They kept telling us that they don’t have money since 2017 when we started the qualifying matches.
“For each match won, the head coach suppose to earn Four thousand dollars ($4,000) and Two thousand dollars ($2,000) as to draw allowance. The assistant coach and other officials are supposed to receive Three thousand dollars ($3,000) as a winning bonus for each match while each player supposes to collect Two thousand dollars ($2,000) as a match-winning bonus and One thousand dollars ($1,000) as a draw allowance.”
“So, they are still owing to me after the one-year payment in August 2020, after two or three years non-payment.” He concluded.
When our correspondent called one of the players who for obvious reason spoke on condition of anonymity, she confirmed that the NFF requested their account details but they have not received a dime from the money they’re owed since 2018.
“They (NFF) asked us to send our account details in August this year, but I heard they have paid some officials their one year salary outstanding, but I have not received a dime. The players are still expecting that they will pay us. The way we expected to be paid before we went to France for the World Cup in 2018. God will touch their hearts and pay our entitlements.” She concluded.
With this, the NFF is still owing each player Eleven thousand dollars ($11,000), the head coach the sum of Twenty on thousand and five hundred dollars ($21,500) while the assistant coaches are expected to be paid Sixteen thousand and five hundred dollars ($16,500)
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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