Don't Miss
- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
Nigerian players understand delays over bonuses
- Updated: September 26, 2016
Nigeria’s players understand they will have to wait to be paid outstanding bonuses as the football federation’s financial issues continue.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) wants to avoid a dispute ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia on 9 October.
The NFF insists payments will be made when government releases its funding.
“We understand the financial situation affecting the country,” one player told BBC Sport, but insisted on anonymity.
Nigeria 2018 World Cup qualifying:The Super Eagles are in Group B with Cameroon, Algeria and Zambia – only …