Super Eagles’ players and officials, have denied reports that they were paid $2,500 each as match bonus and other camp allowances, after their 4-1 win over Niger Republic on Monday.
Some of the players, who spoke with Goal, explained that they only got an assurance that the monies will be paid soon.
“I haven’t heard something like that here,” said a player who craved anonymity.
“I am yet to collect a dime since we resumed in camp in December and all what we were told was that the money will be paid very soon.”
Media Officer of the team, Toyin Ibitoye, also confirmed that they were waiting for the funds, as the Sports Minister has given his word to that effect.
“We are yet to be paid but it is nothing to worry about because the minister for youth and sports, Solomon Dalung, personally assured us that everything will be sorted out,” he said.
“He made the team to understand the situation the country is in at the moment in terms of cash flow, and that the budget for the tournament has been approved while telling the players to go ahead and do their work.
“The minister said very soon that all the issues of lack of money will be settled. He also assured us that this will be the last time something of this nature will happen because henceforth they will be planning ahead so that the team will not start a tournament before their bonuses get to them.”
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