Afrigather The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied stories that Central Financial institution of Nigeria (CBN) is delaying funds of match bonuses and allowances as a result of Super Eagles on the ongoing thirty fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
“That’s sheer idle discuss with out substance. The NFF is grateful to the CBN for the way in which and method they’ve continued to expedite motion on fee requests that we’ve got despatched to them almost about this competitors. It’s unfair for anybody to concoct lies in opposition to the establishment for no matter causes,” NFF mentioned in an announcement.
“Now we have not skilled any delays or complication of processes on the CBN this time, and we give kudos to them for his or her diligence and nice sense of obligation,” NFF Common Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, mentioned on Tuesday.
Sanusi additionally heaped plaudits on the Minister of Sports activities Improvement, Senator John Owan Enoh for the commendable function he continues to play in guaranteeing the welfare of Nigerian footballers, nay athletes, is paramount.
“We can not thank the Honourable Minister sufficient for the noble and optimistic function that he continues to play within the growth of Nigeria sports activities typically, particularly his dedication to the welfare of the primary actors within the sport. He has led from the entrance in all our pursuits and we give him kudos for his efforts.”
Based mostly on prior settlement with the NFF, the Tremendous Eagles can be paid a qualification bonus for reaching the knockout rounds, and never the match-by-match fee choice. Their match bonuses are additionally graduated as they progress within the match.
