The Nigerian national team stands a chance of pocketing $24 million if they go to Russia and win the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
According to the Nigerian Football Federation boss, Amaju Pinnick, he told journalists in Abuja that the money was part of the agreement reached with the players to share 50-50.
He also said the adequate preparation including grade A friendly matches have been secured with England and Czech Republic to ensure the team do well at the World Cup.
The NFF boss further said that the glass house had already secured 2.8 million dollars to pay the players allowances and bonuses during the global showpiece.
“I don’t put players under pressure. Pressure can be put on them unconsciously because we are creating enabling environment for them,” said Pinnick.
“If for example we don’t have money to prepare them, they can now relax but now, we have given them everything upfront and they should deliver.
“If today they get to the final, the World Cup money will be shared 50-50 between the team and the NFF.
“Winning the final is 48 million dollars, it means the team will get 24 million dollars and the football house will take the remaining 24 million dollars.”
Pinnick added that the West Africans are ready to do well in Russia and that he is in touch with Gernot Rohr’s technical team.
“After the England match, we will play Czech Republic and from there we move to Russia. As it is everything is going on very well,” he added.
“For the world cup, I don’t think we have any problem, I am in touch with the technical committee. It is the desire of every Nigerian to see the Super Eagles do well at the World Cup,” he added.
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