It has been announced by FIFA (The Federation of International Football Association) that the prize money for the 2023 World Cup will be given directly to the players without any involvement of a third party.
According to a viral video on social media, the FIFA secretary-general, Fatma Samoura, has announced a policy change due to unpaid allowance issues concerning 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.
“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 will be playing against England in the second round of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The match is scheduled for Monday.
