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NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko said the Super Falcons’ pay delay wasn’t deliberate.
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All bonuses are approved and set for payment today.
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He’s confident they’ll win their tenth WAFCON title.
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko said that routine steps caused the delay in paying the Super Falcons’ allowances.
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On The Morning Brief, he clarified that the delay wasn’t deliberate.
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He explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed off on every bonus, even those for the final game, and told the Nigerian Football Federation to send out the payments before the end of today.
Dikko stressed that women players now receive the same competitive bonuses as their male peers, thanks to an equitable yearly sports budget.
“Our priority is ensuring the team receives the support it deserves,” – he added.
As Saturday’s WAFCON final at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium nears, Dikko praised the Falcons’ Mission X push for a tenth championship.
He lauded their laser focus, welcomed the wave of backing—from supporters nationwide to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and said he’s fully confident they’ll bring home the trophy.
Next up, the Super Falcons take on Morocco, setting the stage for an exciting finale to the 2024 WAFCON.
