SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, (THEWILL) – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials have confirmed that they are ready with every money agreed with the Super Eagles going into the World Cup.
This was due to the early release of $2m from the world football governing body, FIFA, which has helped in a long way to making the NFF meet all their financial obligations to the players ahead of time.
The NFF President Amaju Pinnick confirmed the development saying the federation was excited that the strong effort they put in at ensuring a distraction-free campaign has been achieved.
“We are glad that our efforts and relationship with FIFA has always paid off. We were also then able to raise $800,000 in addition which gave the federation the exact amount needed to prosecute the World Cup and the remaining pre-World Cup games.
“We are confident now that without any distraction, the players can concentrate with Nigerians and fans of the Eagles see the most organised outing so far.”
Apart from securing the needed cash for the Russia 2018 outing, the NFF is also ready with the appearance fees for the games against DRC Congo in Port Harcourt this month and the game against the Three Lions of England at the revered Wembley Stadium.
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