Super Eagles Refuse To Train Over Bonus
Super Eagles players reportedly boycotted training on Thursday in protest for bonuses for reaching the second round stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
(£8,800) short of what they were expecting for reaching the last 16 in
Brazil.The players refused to train in Campinas on Thursday and NFF
officials later confirmed the session had been cancelled.From BBC
BBC Sport has learned the problem lies in
the interpretation of the bonus structure, with the players believing
they will only receive $10,000 for their win 1-0 over Bosnia-Hercegovina
and $5,000 for the 0-0 draw with Iran.
The players’ understanding was they would receive a $30,000 payment for qualifying from the group.
However, it is believed the Nigerian
Football Federation’s offer to the players includes the agreed win and
draw bonuses plus 30% of the prize money due from Fifa for reaching the
knockout stage.
This is understood to rise to 40% of the
prize money from Fifa if Nigeria were to win their round of 16 match,
50% for a quarter-final victory, 60% for a win in the semi-final stage
and 70% for lifting the trophy.
While all parties work to find a resolution
to the misunderstanding, coach Stephen Keshi has insisted it will not
affect the team’s performance.
And it has been confirmed to the BBC that
the players will travel to Brasilia on Friday as scheduled and will
train in the evening and over the weekend.http://www.premiumgist.com/super-eagles-refuse-to-train-over-bonus/