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Friday 27 June 2014

World Cup 2014: Super Eagles boycott training over bonus money

Super Eagles players reportedly missed a scheduled training session yesterday after a disagreement with officials of the National Football Federation over bonus money.
BBC Sports reports that the players believe they are each $15,000 (£8,800) short of what they were expecting for reaching the last 16 in Brazil.

The players refused to train in Campinas on Thursday and NFF officials later confirmed the session had been cancelled. Continue...

From BBC

BBC Sport has learned the problem lies in the interpretation of the bonus structure, with the players believing they will only receive $10,000 for their win 1-0 over Bosnia-Hercegovina and $5,000 for the 0-0 draw with Iran.
The players' understanding was they would receive a $30,000 payment for qualifying from the group.
However, it is believed the Nigerian Football Federation's offer to the players includes the agreed win and draw bonuses plus 30% of the prize money due from Fifa for reaching the knockout stage.
This is understood to rise to 40% of the prize money from Fifa if Nigeria were to win their round of 16 match, 50% for a quarter-final victory, 60% for a win in the semi-final stage and 70% for lifting the trophy.
While all parties work to find a resolution to the misunderstanding, coach Stephen Keshi has insisted it will not affect the team's performance.
And it has been confirmed to the BBC that the players will travel to Brasilia on Friday as scheduled and will train in the evening and over the weekend.

70 comments:

Unknown said...

I HOPE DIS BONUS TIN WONT AFFECT THEM IN THEIR NXT MATCH????

PLX TRAIN EH, PLENTY MONEY WEN U GUYS WIN

ary said...

Why do we always have these that of problems, every time! Why? Why can't they just set aside the money for the event and not hanky panky every time?

Anonymous said...

Can you imagine why am here clapping for them .
even cossy brought out her two bagsof gari
how much are they paying those soiders and police in sambisa forest
Darris God oh

DOBY DOBY said...

Ha abiakwa.. na dem sabi. Nd we jus qualified by luck.. bosnia goal durin our 2nd match was denied den we jus escapd comin bac home.. infact we qualified wit point.. narrow escape. . Dey shld sort demselves out nd return wiv d cup. . We need to laugh again cos we ar filld wiv pains here over sad stories

DondanteScope said...

Are these guys playing for money or for the love of their country? The football officials lie a lot also? Wow... I am very disappointed.
Money money everybody money... Mehn... This is very annoying.

Unknown said...

NFF don start again oooooO. But why? ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ 

Unknown said...

e bete o, mke dem no gree o, after them go say dem no dey play well...

C.E.O

APPLE said...

SHAME ON YOU NFF!!!

Anonymous said...

Africans & their world cup bonuses always not been paid on time...#blackmamba

Anonymous said...

I'm very much on teamnigeria but guys come on really your doing this as much for YOURSELVES as well as country. Must it always be about money eh all the riches in the world don't mean anything! Get your acts together

Unknown said...

Football in Africa is always about money. And not passion for the game. Reason, others succeed than Africa in football despite the amazing talents! Fuck Super eagles.

Anonymous said...

Its is only Nigerian footballers that want to get paid... Most footballers don't take a dime unless given.. It should be an honor to play for one's homeland..

Anonymous said...

Na wah o Africa players n money issues I pray they don't end up like d cameroonians n d Ghanians!

Alloy Chikezie said...

They should be paid their bonuses, if they lose against France and didn't qualify for quarter final, the NFF will not pay them again, they are acting based on previous experiences


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Anonymous said...

I hear u o coach

Kester Eke said...

Nigerians....nah so una thing dy b...the players never try?eh tell me

Unknown said...

Let them keep doing rubbish until they get beaten by France. I'm out. ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***

Edwin Akwudolu said...

This NFF self. Ever since I know Nigerian NFF they have always withheld players bonus. I don't even know their problems, is it that there is no money or the crooks in there always hijack the money for their personal gains. Naija I hail thee
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Unknown said...

shameful

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Pfftt! What's with African teams and money issue at the world cup.
Was for Nigeria, there's always problem of match bonus at every world cup. Its a big shame.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

ANYA IKENGA said...

Nyem egom ina amu amu? Illbliss!

Anonymous said...

I support the players. What stops NFA from crediting each player's account immediately they qualified. There is no use talking about patriotism here, the NFA officials will only embezzle or 'steal'( as affirmed by GEJ) the money.
Each player's account should be credited immediately they finish the match.. there is no reason for any meeting to discuss the bonus, since there is approved bonus plan, before the competition started. We all know, the plan is for us to qualify for the next round... NFA should have provided for this qualification...etc... Thieving Africans....

Aymii said...

Supported!!!! ....Yezzir! ...make dem floss a bit....them don qualify for the knockout stage.....so them need to git paid!...


After all Dieziani and all the rest o dem PoliTHIEVIANS are paid as @ when due!



On 2 the Next!

BRIGHTINO said...

What a shame . Very unpatriotic

Anonymous said...

I support the players. What stops NFA from crediting each player's account immediately they qualified. There is no use talking about patriotism here, the NFA officials will only embezzle or 'steal'( as affirmed by GEJ) the money.
Each player's account should be credited immediately they finish the match.. there is no reason for any meeting to discuss the bonus, since there is approved bonus plan, before the competition started. We all know, the plan is for us to qualify for the next round... NFA should have provided for this qualification...etc... Thieving Africans....

Unknown said...

Nt a football fun.. bt pls dey shld settle dem cuz dey've tried oo

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

And our senators re out there bagging d doe...give dem their money bunch of low life NFF politicians...

Amarachukwu. said...

Abeg oh, they shld train very well to knockout france.

OneBabaOneLove said...

Uhmmmmmmmm!!!all about the money right???boys don't let it pull u guys down!!!

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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Make NFF no fuck up o for this world cup abeg......
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Chop Chop said...

Oga, pay up.

Anonymous said...

make them go bk to the pitch and show some patriotism joor...its not all about the money

Anonymous said...

If they do not pay you, boycott the rest of the games and come back home. It is about time we put an end to all these corrupt practices being perpetrated by these greedy fools we call out leaders.

Hismajesty said...

I hope this money issue will not be an obstacle oo ... The boys should keep there head up and focus on the big matches ahead they will surely get there money..

Olubukola Ozone said...

I hope they ar not tryin to confuse and scrape dis guys' heads. Let it sha nt affect thr performance

ojimsclaxic said...

Na so we take loose???

Anonymous said...

The money is sitting in some official's bank account . Crazy sports officials, always looking for where to steal from. What a shame . We need to know why they have so many Sports officials in Brazil , more officials than the whole team and staff put together , even more than the supporting team . When are we going to stop disgracing ourselves over money and corruption?

Unknown said...

Please they should pay them their money. I believe all these things about bonuses are written down. So they should follow due process and pay them to avoid any distractions against France.

Anonymous said...

I guess d word patrotism does not exist in Africa football! God help us all

Anonymous said...

NFA should just be proscribed. This rubbish has been happening to the Eagles at every major tournament for as long as I can remember. Is NFA run by imbeciles?

Unknown said...

*orun n kun mi*

d Gud Wife said...

Dey shld better pay dem dat money or were dey expectin dem to play for free dat mony is notin compare to wat dose greedy politicians loot evry day in dat country...

MY TURN said...

They are in their rights... they should be paid or boycott i support them.

Anonymous said...

Don't pay them unless they win. Tie pay to performance.

Kemikal said...

Typical. This is always their downfall. Nigerian sports men and women, especially the footballers are forever the only team moaning about money / payments. They're so predictable. Thought about these people a few hours ago. Had a nagging feeling they'd do this: get pigheaded or some corrupt official will short change them, or they'd simply engage in foolishness and greed and hold Nigeria to ransom. That's it. The infighting has begun. Lawddd help us should this lot win the World Cup; they'd each demand to be turbaned, crowned, given sainthood by the Vatican, given lifetime supply of young virgin girls, given diplomatic passports and made lifetime State Governors. Foolish people. Disgraceful lot. Pathetic.

Unknown said...

I do say it is stupid and they are doin it to themselves, but a worker is entitled to his wages. Strike is the only language Nigerian govt understands

Anonymous said...

This satanic distraction. Our players should focus on progressing in the WORLD CUP. This increase their value in their foreign clubs instead of clamouring for peanuts from NFF. NFF no wayo abeg pay the players.

Unknown said...

N tomorrow a dying ex-international will say he served Nigeria with all his life. One year in NYSC,receive 213600 naira and 90 minutes in super eagles,receive 1.62million Naira. Yet the both are serving disame country. Diaris God o.

yaxx said...

like say them even sabi play anything sef, mtchewwww

Anonymous said...

why are they just so wicked (freaking NFF)?
why must they make life difficult for the national team? $15,000 isn't so much money naaaaaaaaaaaa.
But if they can't pay up, I suggest they take Mikelis Obilis own share , and that dada man (Uche something)a.k.a Longines own share, and Mr Adaeze Joseph Igwe-Yobo's own share....by doing this, there would be enough to soothe The Odewingies, the Musas, the Emenikes, the "broken arm" Babatundes, etc so that they will ruthlessly exterminate the French.
Otherwise, let us all just drink peak milk.
IS IT IN YOU?
Aisha

Anonymous said...

Give the Boys their money, they worked for it period!

Anonymous said...

There is need for someone to wake up to its responsibility and things like this should not be disturbing our camp. May God help Nigeria.

Anonymous said...

So they should work without pay? Don't you get paid at work?

Anonymous said...

This is just sad. Naija why do problems like this always happen with u. nawa o

Anonymous said...

Good talk.

Anonymous said...

Chai you are not good oo. Two bags of garri ! Buhahahha I cant even laugh

Anonymous said...

You're a monkey for dis ur comment

Anonymous said...

They super eagles have worked and are entitled to their payments. All the people saying dey shld pay and not ask for money, how wld u feel when u work and u don't get paid. Please leave patriotism. Football is their work, they've worked. Pay them. Besides the money will be embezzled by some1 who did absolutely nothing in the world cup. so y not give it those that worked for it.

Unknown said...

It's better dey talk abt it now ooo. Bcos if dey jst wait till dey come bck home
.. dat der bonus money na siraaaaa

Via BlackBerry z10

Unknown said...

It should be passion over money. They were give cash. They should be appreciative.

Unknown said...

This is not a good news at all at this crucial stage of the competition where 100% concentration is needed. The NFF should realise that this is not the best of time to joke with the players allowances or bonuses.

Anonymous said...

All those people saying fuck super eagles you are nothing but all fools, have you ever heard of any European, South/North or Asian American team having issues with money in world cup? it is only Africa (Black man).You are all thieves just like NFF old men that's why you believe players should not be paid.. Babatunde just broke his hand for his country and you feel he doesn't deserve to be paid but rather some big belle old man in Abuja deserves the money more abi!! It is a fucking job they are doing for Nigeria and they deserve to be paid, that is how those mad general's in Nigeria refused to pay soldiers their allowances and Boko haram are killing soldiers like chickens everyday. May all the greedy Nigerians who have tried or eaten other peoples allowances and wages all choke to death in Jesus name AMEN and may all you people who feel that NFF should eat players money also choke to death.. greedy bastards...

Anonymous said...

Bonus is additional money paid to them beyond their base earnings. They want the money now because they don't believe they can win against France.

Anonymous said...

Evn dat rubbish mikel go follow dey complain... mtchewwewwwwwww!!!!... it's always abt d money!!!

Anonymous said...

This can only mean Nigeria will not go further than the second round in this world cup; France have won and Nigeria are now on their way home. Hurray!

Anonymous said...

Na wa why will they be crying for how much....are these boys broke or wat..they have to not let this issue be on their mind..and go n play franc unless na 5-0 dem gochop

Unknown said...

they should pay them good money
cos i don't see what FG do with our money....



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PAVOUR said...

They play n win that cup. I beg nff pay them well ooo e no easy

MADEMOISELLE said...

Huh?? @Edwin bet y?? :'(

CPNS 2014 said...

Vantastic, but it's not easy

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