Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Shehu Dikko: Nigeria Football Federation have paid Super Falcons' entitlements

Shehu Dikko, the second vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has denied an allegation that they owed the women's team outstanding bonuses and allowances

The Super Falcons crashed out of the Women's World Cup following a 3-0 defeat to Germany in the Round of 16 at Stade des Alpes in Grenoble on Saturday.

After their elimination from the competition, Thomas Dennerby's ladies refused to vacate their hotel and staged a sit-in protest, demanging their unpaid bonuses in France on Sunday.

Editors' Picks

The Kaduna-born football administrator explained the efforts made amidst its financial challenges to ensure the Super Falcons had a smooth campaign in France.