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We have no money to pay Golden Eaglets’ World Cup bonuses – NFF

Sports . Golden Eagles win Chile 2015 U17 World Cup
Nigeria Football
Federation has denied claims that the Golden Eaglets received N20, 000 as transport allowance when the
team was decamped on Thursday. The football
body said the Amuneke-tutored team who won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile a week ago are yet
to receive some of their bonuses and
allowances because the federation is cash-strapped
“The bonuses for
the semi final and final matches of the World Cup have not been paid to the
Eaglets. There is no money to pay these bonuses and we can’t pay them for now. The
problem is that we can’t pay the money we don’t have. There was a rumour that
we gave the players N20,000 each as winning bonus. Where can we get the money?
It’s just a lie.
“As soon as we
get enough money we will pay all the players. They have done this country proud
by winning the U-17 World Cup and we must appreciate them by paying any money
due to them,” NFF General Secretary,
Dr. Mohammed Sanusi explained.

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Nigeria's Golden Eaglets win FIFA U-17 World Cup again

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets defended their U-17 World Cup title for the first time with a 2-0 victory over Mali. The first half of the match ended a goalless draw. Ebere got the best chance for Nigeria from the spot but his penalty was saved.
Victor Osimhen however gave Nigeria an early lead in the 56th minute, scoring his 10th goal and the highest in the tournament. Bamgboye later capitalized on an error from the Mali goalkeeper to wrap up proceedings.
Nigeria has just joined Brazil as the only countries to successfully defend the U17 World Cup. Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Nwakali emerged Golden boot and Golden ball winners respectively.
The elated Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke described the victory as a dream come true.
“It was a beautiful and entertaining match. I think the people in the stadium enjoyed it today. We knew that Mali are technically very strong, have great individual players and are very fast. We wanted to make no mistakes but we lost the ball many times in the midfield in the first half. But I don’t want to complain because they are all kids. We changed some things in the second half and made some substitutes. That brought us more safety in our game. 

“We are thankful for everything. We wanted to bring the players to their dreams and we did it. Thanks for the support. We feel like we are at home. We have worked very hard for this success and we hope to continue. The players will go home now but their journey is not over yet. Personally, I’m really happy. I have football in my blood, as a player and as a coach. This is what I want to pass to my players.” The ex- Nigeria international was quoted on FIFA.com
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U17 World Cup: Nigeria's Eaglets beat Mexico, cruise to final

Nigeria’s U-17 have qualified for the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, after thrashing Mexico 4-2 in the early hours of today. The Emmanuel Amuneke-led team conceded a goal at the 7th minute, Captain Kelechi Nwakali’s equaliser at the 35th minute gave the team the much needed boost.
Other players who got on the score sheet for the are Victor Osimhen Osinachi Ebere and Orji Okonkwo also got on the scoresheet for the Golden Eaglets. The Eaglets will face Mali, in the final on Sunday in Vina
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'Bring U-17 World Cup as end-of-year gift' Buhari urges Golden Eaglets

Muhammadu Buhari has extended his warm wishes to Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets as they prepare for a victorious outing at the 2015 U-17 FIFA World Cup Tournament in Chile. 
As the tournament opens tomorrow, President Buhari urges the Golden Eaglets to do their utmost best to match the outstanding performance of their victorious predecessors who have won the competition four times including the inaugural edition in 1985 and the last tournament in 2013.
The President assures the Golden Eaglets and their handlers of the full support of the Federal Government and all Nigerians as they strive to bring more sporting glory to their fatherland by outplaying all their opponents in Chile and winning the Under-17 World Cup for a record fifth time.
President Buhari will follow the team’s progress through the tournament in Chile with keen interest and high expectation in the belief that the boys have the skills, dedication and determination required to make Nigeria world champions at the youth level once again.
He calls on the players to stay focused, avoid all distractions and put their globally acknowledged skills, ability and doggedness on display against the USA tomorrow, Chile on October 20, Croatia on October 23 and in all their subsequent matches to win the tournament and give millions of soccer-loving Nigerians the perfect end-of-the-year gift.

Garba Shehu

SSA to the President‎
(Media & Publicity)
October 16, 2015

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