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.
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I HOPE DIS BONUS TIN WONT AFFECT THEM IN THEIR NXT MATCH????
PLX TRAIN EH, PLENTY MONEY WEN U GUYS WIN
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?
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
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
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.
NFF don start again oooooO. But why? ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥
e bete o, mke dem no gree o, after them go say dem no dey play well...
C.E.O
SHAME ON YOU NFF!!!
Africans & their world cup bonuses always not been paid on time...#blackmamba
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
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.
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..
Na wah o Africa players n money issues I pray they don't end up like d cameroonians n d Ghanians!
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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I hear u o coach
Nigerians....nah so una thing dy b...the players never try?eh tell me
Let them keep doing rubbish until they get beaten by France. I'm out. ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***
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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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
Nyem egom ina amu amu? Illbliss!
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....
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!
What a shame . Very unpatriotic
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....
Nt a football fun.. bt pls dey shld settle dem cuz dey've tried oo
And our senators re out there bagging d doe...give dem their money bunch of low life NFF politicians...
Abeg oh, they shld train very well to knockout france.
Uhmmmmmmmm!!!all about the money right???boys don't let it pull u guys down!!!
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***
Oga, pay up.
make them go bk to the pitch and show some patriotism joor...its not all about the money
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.
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..
I hope they ar not tryin to confuse and scrape dis guys' heads. Let it sha nt affect thr performance
Na so we take loose???
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?
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.
I guess d word patrotism does not exist in Africa football! God help us all
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?
*orun n kun mi*
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...
They are in their rights... they should be paid or boycott i support them.
Don't pay them unless they win. Tie pay to performance.
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.
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
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.
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.
like say them even sabi play anything sef, mtchewwww
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
Give the Boys their money, they worked for it period!
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.
So they should work without pay? Don't you get paid at work?
This is just sad. Naija why do problems like this always happen with u. nawa o
Good talk.
Chai you are not good oo. Two bags of garri ! Buhahahha I cant even laugh
You're a monkey for dis ur comment
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.
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
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It should be passion over money. They were give cash. They should be appreciative.
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.
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...
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.
Evn dat rubbish mikel go follow dey complain... mtchewwewwwwwww!!!!... it's always abt d money!!!
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!
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
they should pay them good money
cos i don't see what FG do with our money....
BORN TO SHINE!!!!
They play n win that cup. I beg nff pay them well ooo e no easy
Huh?? @Edwin bet y?? :'(
Vantastic, but it's not easy
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