The world union of professional footballers, have announced that it would assist the Super Falcons of Nigeria to settle their feud with the Nigeria Football Federation.
Prior to the start of the 2023 women’s world cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia, the super Falcons issued several complaints concerning bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses, some of which date back to 2021.
A day after the Super Falcons’ were elimination from the Round of 16, FIFPRO said it would continue to work with Super Falcons players to ensure their contractual rights are honoured and the outstanding payments are settled by NFF.
In a statement signed by FIFPRO, the international body stated, “Following the Nigeria women’s national team’s elimination from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFPRO can confirm it is assisting players in a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation concerning bonus payments, camp allowances, and expenses, some of which date back to 2021.
“During the World Cup, the players expressed the desire to remain focused on their performance without making public statements or facing other distractions.
“However, the Super Falcons believe that it is now time for the Nigeria Football Federation to honour their commitments and pay the outstanding amounts.
“The team is extremely frustrated that they have had to pursue the Nigeria Football Federation for these payments before and during the tournament and may have to continue doing so afterwards. It is regrettable that players needed to challenge their own federation at such an important time in their careers.
“FIFPRO will continue to work with the players to ensure their contractual rights are honoured and the outstanding payments are settled.”
