By Victor Kanayo
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly approved the payment of N12 billion to clear outstanding payments for the Super Eagles and other national teams of various sports.
This was revealed in a statement via the X handle of the President’s Media Center.
According to the statement, the payment will clear the senior national team coach salaries running up to 15 months, payments of allowances and promises due to the senior national teams, females, and Under-20 national team.
Part of the statement reads, “President @officialABAT has approved the payment of N12billion outstanding backlog for Nigeria’s national teams of various sports, which includes Super Eagles and others.
“The payment entails the clearing of the senior national team coach salaries running up to 15 months, payments of allowances and promises due to the senior national teams, females, and Under-20 national team.
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“This is coming at a time when the Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, which is billed to start later this month.”
Last week, the country’s President approved $1.3m for participation of Super Eagles at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Cote d’ivoire.
The competition meant for 24 National teams from across the continent kicks off January 13.
The final will be decided on February 11, 2024.
