FIFA has announced that the 2023 World Cup prize money will be paid directly to the players — without interference from a third party.
In a viral video on social media, Fatma Samoura, FIFA secretary-general, said the policy change is due to unpaid allowance issues involving Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
During the lead-up to the World Cup, Randy Waldrum, Falcons head coach, revealed that some players are owed “per diem and bonuses” from two years ago.
The development caused a stir and almost affected the preparation of the Nigerian players.
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However, in the video, Samoura acknowledged that “things have been tough” for the Falcons.
She added that FIFA — for the first time — will monitor to ensure that match bonuses gets to players directly.
