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The Nigeria Football Federation don confirm say dem don get alert for part of the money wey Federal Government approved for participation of some National Teams in international competitions, including the Super Eagles’ participation at the ongoing 32nd Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
NFF’s Acting Oga, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi say on Tuesday that their alert ring on Tuesday morning. Akinwumi say dem don begin process to convert the sum to American Dollars to pay the players their only outstanding entitlement wey be the win bonus for the match against Burundi in Alexandria on Saturday evening – and for subsequent matches.
He come tuwale for President Muhammadu Buhari for his keen interest in resolving this matter quickly, which has enabled dem to receive part of the money in record time.
Akinwunmi come add say dem don transfer to the players and their officials their camp allowances up to the last day of the group phase matches at the AFCON 2019, as well as the appearance fee for the friendly against Zimbabwe in Asaba on 8thJune.
Akinwunmi no forget to raise hand up for skipper Mikel John Obi for their unflinching focus for the job wey dey get for hand wey be winning the AFCON Trophy.
