FIFA has announced that the 2023 World Cup prize money will
be paid directly to the players — without interference from a third party.
In a viral video on social media, Fatma Samoura, FIFA
secretary-general, said the policy change is due to unpaid allowance issues
involving Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
During the lead-up to the World Cup, Randy Waldrum, Falcons
head coach, revealed that some players are owed “per diem and bonuses” from two
years ago.
The development caused a stir and almost affected the
preparation of the Nigerian players.
However, in the video, Samoura acknowledged that “things
have been tough” for the Falcons.
She added that FIFA — for the first time — will monitor that
match bonuses get to the players directly.
“I know that things have been tough. We have to face the
realities of Nigeria. It pains me a lot. It is because of you [the Super
Falcons] that, for the first time, the prize money has been ring-fenced in the
history of FIFA to ensure that it goes to you,” the FIFA secretary-general
said.
FIFA had announced that every player participating in the
World Cup group stage will earn $30,000.
The match bonuses will increase to $60,000 in the second
round of the competition.
The Falcons have qualified for the round of 16 after
finishing second in group B. Every player on the team will be earning at least
$60,000 for the feat.
Nigeria is billed to take on England in the second-round
contest on Monday.
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