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Nigeria yet to get 2019 Women's World Cup prize money - Shehu Dikko

Nigeria Football Federation's second vice president Sheku Dikko disclosed the country is yet to access its prize money from the 2019 Women's World Cup.

The Super Falcons reached the Round of 16 for the first time since 1999 and were entitled to receiving 1 million US dollars for recording such a feat.

The NFF had expected to confirm receipt of the prize money and the clubs' benefits in December 2019.

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Amid the delay, Fifa exclusively explained to Goal in February, it is in the process of completing its payment obligation to participating countries, which included Nigeria.