Letters

NFF, pay Super Falcons allowances now

Published by

The reports in the newspapers that the Super Falcons have not been paid their allowances and bonuses after their successful tournament in neighbouring Cameroon is truly disturbing. The players won their eight CAF African Women’s Championship (AWCON) after beating Cameroon on their own soil.

It was reported in the media that the players were owed eight months’ allowances and bonuses.  Why did the NFF not ensure that the allowances were made ready before Cameroon 2016 ended?

Why is it that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) always tells funny stories whenever players demand their allowances? How can we expect athletes to put in their best in sports tournaments when we are not ready to treat them right?

Apart from the fact that the players laboured to bring glory to Nigeria, this is Christmas season when they are expected to celebrate with their families and friends. How can they do this when they are yet to receive their dues from the Nigerian Football Federation?

Or could it be that the players are being treated in this horrible manner because they are female?

I call on NFF to pay these players their wages now because they have truly earned them.

  • Esther Nwankwo,

Lagos.

Published by

Recent Posts

  • Education

Dual mandate: Stakeholders raise concerns over colleges of education’s readiness

CLEMENT IDOKO writes on some of the challenges that could impede effective implementation of the…

November 12, 2026
  • Metro

Diezani’s suit seeking to reclaim forfeited assets stalled

A suit filed by the former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, seeking to reclaim…

November 12, 2026
  • Politics

2027: South-West Obas endorse Tinubu

The traditional rulers from the Southwestern region have re-affirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu…

November 12, 2026
  • Health

DRC Ebola crisis: Expert warns of cross-border spread, calls for stronger global response — Ilesanmi

Dr. Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, an Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration at Fayetteville State University in…

November 12, 2026
  • Politics

APC bets on private capital to bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure gap, revive productive economy

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) has  formally unveiled the blueprint of President…

November 12, 2026
  • Health

UI researchers develop herbal soaps to fight skin infection-causing germs

Researchers at the University of Ibadan have developed herbal soap formulations containing extracts from two…

November 12, 2026

This website uses cookies.