NFF wants $2m from FIFA to pay Eagles qualification bonus — FIFA WC

NFF Release N200m For Leagues

NFF Release N200m For Leagues

"The Committee praised highly, the moral and financial support of the Government and good people of Akwa Ibom State towards the qualification of the Super Eagles for the Russian Federation 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, with the kind of fervour and vivacity hard to find anywhere", part of the communiqué stated.

Pinnick told newsmen in Abuja, yesterday that he is fully in charge of the Super Eagles' World Cup preparation and he will leave no stone unturned to ensure that Nigeria have a successful campaign in Russian Federation. The government has given us all the support and more importantly create that stability we always sought for in football. The government has really done well by giving us financial support to reach our goal.

"Talking about the World Cup, I don't we have any issue because I speak to the technical officials, especially the coaches every day, and I am also in touch with the technical committee".

"So, I don't think there is any challenge". If for example we don't have money to prepare them, they can now relax but now, we have given them everything upfront and they should deliver.

"If today they get to the final, the World Cup money will be shared 50-50 between the team. The money is nearly 100 per cent ready", Pinnick added. "We would bring them here, stay for two days and take them back to their country after the match", he explained. We had a conclusive meeting with the England FA.

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As part of strategies to ensure Nigeria have a successful campaign at the forthcoming World Cup in Russian Federation, the NFF has mandated relevant committees to meet and conclude all arrangement for the camping of the Super Eagles ahead of the send forth match against DR Congo on May 28.

It was to forestall a pay strike embarked by the team at the last World Cup in Brazil.

Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has received his salary as coach of the Nigerian team for the next three months, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed.

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