Members of the FIFA U-17 World Cup winning squad, the Golden Eaglets have
confided in NIGERIAN PILOT that they are yet to recover from the shock after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF handed them a paltry N20, 000 each before they dispersed in Abuja last Thursday.“It’s surely not the best way to treat heroes.
The money they gave us could not even fetch us flight tickets to take us home to see our loved ones,’’ said one of the players who did not want his name in print for fear of victimisation by officials of the football federation.
Another player said on phone yesterday:
“I’ve heard about how badly players have been treated in the past. I didn’t think ours would come so soon. I am still, however, grateful to God we came home with the trophy. The victory has opened new doors of opportunity which we are already exploring,’’ said the player who is on verge of sealing a lucrative professional contract with an English Premier League club.
Players and officials of the U-17 NationalTeam returned to the country last
Wednesday, following a successful campaign at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in
Chile. They were driven round parts of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in a motorcade before the convoy arrived at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
The new Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalong, later had dinner with the team at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
The team will be decamped on Thursday, to reconvene for a presidential reception which Nigerian Pilot gathered, has been scheduled for November 28 in Abuja.
The team helped Nigeria become the first country to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup title for a fifth time in Chile recently. The Eaglets also became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in the grand finale. A key member of the team, Victor Osimhen, clinched the Adidas Silver Ball for the highest goal scorer of the tournament where he banged in a record-breaking ten goals. Captain Kelechi Nwakali was also adjudged
the most valuable player and went home with the Adidas Golden Ball award.
He scored three goals, including two penalties, and provided a further three
assists, a haul that also brought him the Adidas Bronze Boot.
*They even got more than a handshake..praise God!
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
ReplyDelete.
But seriously buhari no try at all....
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So NFF is Buhari? Make some of una ey read before una comment na
DeleteNff.not buhari. They have dinner with buhari on 28th. That will be where he will honour them. NFF no try.
DeleteInsult! Instead of d 20k,dem for no give dem anything sef.
DeleteNa wa o
DeleteHahahahahahaha sai baba buhari. Imagin wat would av happened it dey dint win the trophy they would probably trekked back home. THE CHANGE IS HERE enjoy it niggas
ReplyDeleteHmmm.
ReplyDeleteNaija!
It's well
This is the new government we must accept change they played for their country lol
ReplyDeleteThe change is real lmao.
20k for what?
ReplyDeleteThe should return that insult called money.
Lmao.
Hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteD 20k was by NFF not Buhari..the boys were gettin 200 dollars daily estacode throughout d competition,dats enuff for a 17 year old
DeleteAre they all 17@Bitchpliz? Lol
DeleteLmao
DeleteEpic shade right there @Bitchplis
That's more than enough money sef for teenagers.
Buh, on a more serious note, NFF are cheating these guys.
Whether they are 17 or not, they deserve better biko. Ah ah
DeleteLmaooooooo.
ReplyDeleteBaba GoSlow will not kii somebody for this country.
They should take heart. This is the "changi" Nigerians voted for.
Is not buhari that gave them 20k oh before some of you will start insulting him. Cos most of you lack home training.
ReplyDeleteWe know nau, but he promised him 5million each. Abi na lie? Correct me if i'm wrong
DeleteThank u Ama,u just saved me the stress #emptybrains
DeleteI don't even like the idea of giving victorious teams money. Playing for ur country should be an honour and doing it well should be given. Expecting money for it is in bad taste, especially for "17 year old children". When they win trophies at this level, it is an opportunity for the boys to further their professional careers, not an occasion to hold their hands out expecting cash.
DeleteChoo after dreaming of millions ,is ok at least you guys are famous now
ReplyDeleteDon't complain, herah of change enjoy it in full.
ReplyDeletewhat were the expecting?
ReplyDeleteThat shld manage!! Thank God they didn't just shake them.
ReplyDeleteHehehehe this is the change regime those that voted for change should deal with the suffering in the land,no more money in circlulation
ReplyDelete20k is a meager sum Na.
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So you dont know we are in for CHANGE. You no happy dem give una N20,000.00 each. what if they did not give you anything only handshake like Obasanjo did.
ReplyDeleteIt is well with you all. Continue to play for this country. BUHARI will give una jet next time
Alleluia
ReplyDeleteNFF don chop the remaining money
ReplyDeleteSad indeed. I'm positive someone has seized the opportunity to rob these heroes of their money. Otherwise, it would be a shame to learn #20k each is the actual budgeted amount.
ReplyDeleteWatching APC Gubernatorial Campaign in Kogi and Oshiomole is cracking me up. I'm Laughing but its not funny, how can a learned man say PDP brought about Boko haram and Ebola to say the least. Is it possible to campaign without mudslinging your opponent please? I'm looking forward to that aspect of change.
I wont even talk about Tinubu's session. I Hope our VP won't disappoint me like the aforementioned.
N20k to do what na? The president must hear this. I hope someone has not embezzled the money!
ReplyDeleteLol @ your comment Stella. God will give them better meat "in the abload"
ReplyDeleteNFF sef and they want players to be loyal. ok nau
N20,000? This is wickedness.
ReplyDeleteThis is bad!...
ReplyDeleteI don't even want to believe this...
Buhari is a stingy motherfucker!...
The only person Buhari cares about is Buhari and his fellow Northern Elites. Everyone else should stay poor while they prosper. Nigeria is broke yet he is maintaining 11 private jets and doing ajala travel
DeleteSo Buhari is the head of NFF?
DeleteBorrow yourself a brain.
And your parents must regret birthing such a rude uncouth ill-mannered rascally foggy brained demented offspring!
Deletebut seriously sha, how e take concern buhari precisely? try ask yourself this question well well
DeleteChimoo, all these waste of plenty grammar on top Linda Eze? She no go understand na. She go tink say na praise you dey praise her sef.
DeleteThis Linda Bastard Eze!!!!didnt I warn u to stay off social media u no dey hear word ba?go to your shop customers are waiting this place isn't for u! Mad woman!!!if your husband business no flourish na Buhari cause am? idiot!! Tell your husband to renew his ritual because shi-shi he no go see for this govt!
DeleteOh my and politicians are busy stealing our money
ReplyDeleteHow can he even think of giving them 20,000 each!!! So bad and stingy!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the reasons they abandon Nigeria once they gain foreign recognition. Nigerians are just so mean to the youth n liberal to all those old men in d politics. God will reward them. After Gej managed to boast our sports section, this new govt will still ruin it like it doesn't matter, with dia petty support.
ReplyDeleteHow can he even think of giving them 20,000 each!!! So bad and stingy!
ReplyDeleteHmmmn.....
ReplyDeleteThis is crazy NFF should See that they are properly compensated after all our useles senators in the NASS earn more than that for defrauding the country Nigeria all in the name of legislators
ReplyDeleteWe're in for a good ride, our dear president Boohari doesn't like wasting money....20k owo kini
ReplyDeleteNFF not buhari.
DeleteIs he not the president, and is he not supposed to show how he supports and appreciates them? If he wants them better compensated it would be reflected by NFF.
DeleteHaba mana that's too small for the champions nahhhh... Well, good thing is the world knows who they are and just as one of them said, the victory will surely open new doors of opportunity to some lucky ones amongst them.
ReplyDeleteI said it! I knew it will come yo this.
ReplyDeleteThose guys deserve more than this.
What were they expecting , one billion naira abi? They were paid their allownces nah, so this was more like bonus .
ReplyDeleteWe have abused the use of money so much that we always look forward to being compensated for everything including jobs we have been employed to do.smh
Well said.
DeleteLami, u r blessed with wisdom!
DeleteNFF ndi oshi. What about the money they r suppose to get from the organizers of the competition for wining? What about the 5 Milla Buhari promised them? What about the money NFF is suppose to give them for wining? Mtchewww. So why do we blame our other citizens that refuse to play for the nation?
ReplyDeleteHahahahahaha.
ReplyDeleteNa wa! 2ok for what?recharge card abi wetin?
ReplyDeleteWhy do Nigerians attach monetary gains to heroism? I'm not trying to knock them down though...
ReplyDeleteThis is the era of change, not as usual. They expect billions?. But we clap for them now.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, when the change starts biting you, you will understand.
DeleteEnd time money
ReplyDeleteThese boys should be very proud that out of nearly 15 million youths of football age grade,22 of them were selected to represent their country.Besides,from here,some of them would go on to play for big money clubs in Europe.Would they give the Federal govt. Any money from their sign on fees? These boys were also paid match allowances & bonuses in dollars! This uis not a come & chop government. The era of govt. bazaar is gone. Those of you supporting this rubbish should look around you.Kids now expect you to dash them money for every little thing they do fir you.That's a very bad start.
ReplyDeleteNo mind them, Govt don't support anything that has to ddo with education sef, even private companies too, they wil prefer to sponsor BBA, football, comedians,nollywood even d music industry inside.
Delete20k kwa......shocked
ReplyDeleteSo with the whole sweat they should be proud of 20k? Anyway this is the change we are experiencing.
ReplyDeleteNo money for our country now, Mk them manage that one, but NFF nor try at all.
ReplyDeleteWhat do we call this one now from NFF, wickedness or stinginess?
ReplyDeleteMbok i no want laugh wetin dem dey take am do buy recharge card call loved ones. Sai there is God super eagles wen deý win deres will be 50k all for change ....we must put hand together to change this country our longthroat for big tins is gerrin out of hand God help Nigeria. Amen
ReplyDeleteMaybe they just wan test them, they will do more. 20k sha! E get as e be! NFF gat no chill. Change Don show!
ReplyDeleteThe money too small bt like the argument goes, what do teenagers need money for. Its well.
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