Nigeria have been one of the standout teams at this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand but they face an ongoing dispute with their federation over pay and resources
Global players union’ FIFPRO have released a statement on behalf of the Nigeria Women’s National team confirming they will assist the players in an ongoing dispute with their Football Federation.
The Super Falcons were one of many teams to impress at this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Down Under as they progressed from a difficult group involving co-hosts Australia, Olympic Champions Canada and debutants the Republic of Ireland to reach the knockout stages. In doing so, they held Canada to a 0-0 draw and beat the Matildas 3-2.
Their World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end on Monday as they succumbed to a 4-2 loss against England on penalties. Nigeria shut out the European Champions across 120 minutes of action and were the better team for large spells.
Following their tournament exit, attention now returns to the ongoing dispute with the federation surrounding pay, some of which dates back to 2021. Manager Randy Waldrum revealed in a podcast before the World Cup that he’s owed seven months’ wages and some players in the squad haven’t been paid in two years.