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Soccer News of Friday, 28 July 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

'Ian Wright is a legend' - Claps for Arsenal legend for calling out the NFF over 'unpaid bonuses'

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Nigerians on social media have added their voices to that of Former England and Arsenal striker, Ian Wright calling for the payment of bonuses owed players of the Super Falcons.

Ian Wright had a message for Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Falcons’ impressive victory over Australia in the ongoing Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.

In a thrilling match in Brisbane, Nigeria showcased their resilience by coming from a goal down to secure a remarkable 3-2 win against the co-hosts.

Prior to the tournament, tensions had arisen between the Super Falcons and the NFF due to unpaid bonuses, with head coach Randy Waldrum reportedly yet to receive his salaries.

Having closely followed the World Cup in New Zealand and Australia, Wright took to social media to address the situation and plea with the NFF to pay the team. On Twitter, he wrote, “Pay them Nigeria Football Federation.”

Nigerians on social media have reacted

Yaabari Felix: What our leaders are good for, is embezzlement of fund, and very very hard in paying those that deserves it

Israel Edwin wrote: Wright is right those girls need to be paid handsomely for the good work they are doing in on going tournament.

Dike Ebuka: They deserve it please, do u know since this game started have been following nd i also derive Joy in them...

Chimezie Evans: Those young women that made us proud today should be handsomely paid. What is even wrong with this NFF

Moyotole Justice: Man is a legend of both the men and women's game

Àhm Brì Ğht II: lan Wright is a legend