The World Union of Professional Footballers, FIFPRO, has issued a statement on behalf of the Nigeria WNT, Super Falcons, confirming their intention to support the players in their dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over unpaid bonuses, camp allowances, and expenses dating back to 2021.

FIFPRO has pledged to work closely with the Super Falcons players to ensure that their contractual rights are respected and that the outstanding payments are settled by the NFF.

This move comes in the wake of the team’s elimination from the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Earlier, FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura had announced a change in the organization’s policy regarding player remuneration due to unresolved allowance issues involving the Nigeria women’s football team.

Samoura had emphasized that the prize money would be “ring-fenced” to ensure players receive their rightful earnings without any interference from external parties.

The statement from FIFPro read:

“Following the Nigeria women football team’s elimination from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFPRO can confirm it is assisting players in a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation concerning bonus payments, camp allowances and expenses, some of which date back to 2021.

During the World Cup, the players expressed the desire to remain focused on their performance without making public statements or facing other distractions.

However, the Super Falcons believe that it is now time for the Nigeria Football Federation to honour their commitments and pay the outstanding amounts.

The team is extremely frustrated that they have had to pursue the Nigeria Football Federation for these payments before and during the tournament and may have to continue doing so afterwards. It is regrettable that players needed to challenge their own federation at such an important time in their careers.

FIFPRO will continue to work with the players to ensure their contractual rights are honoured and the outstanding payments are settled.”

So far, as at the time of this report, several Super Falcon stars have reposted the article via their social media platforms, signaling the acceptance of the statement.