SUPER Eagles in Brazil. |
Nigeria's players the Super Eagles have been offered a £60,000 incentive per person to win the World Cup, with the national federation saying it had came to an agreement over their troublesome bonuses.
Nigeria arrived days late for the Confederations Cup in Brazil last year and nearly threw the World Cup warm-up tournament into chaos after the squad, protesting against the slashing of their payments, refused to leave their hotel and travel.
The Nigeria Football Federation said the latest World Cup bonuses had been sorted.
Mikel Obi of Super Eagles |
Offer: John Obi Mikel and his Nigeria team-mates will receive £60,000 each if they win the World Cup
Star man Victor Moses of Nigeria in Brazil. |
Settled: Victor Moses' team-mates refused to leave their hotel or travel to the Confederations Cup last year
WHAT CAN EACH PLAYER BE PAID?
£5,900 - FOR EVERY GROUP STAGE WIN
£7,400 - FOR WINNING IN ROUND OF 16
£8,900 - FOR WINNING QUARTER-FINAL
£11,800 - FOR WINNING SEMI-FINAL
£14,800 - FOR WINNING THE WORLD CUP
Squad members, including Chelsea's John Obi Mikel and Liverpool's Victor Moses, will get £5,900 each for every group stage win at the World Cup, £7,400 for winning in the round of 16, another £8,900 for winning a quarter-final, £11,800 for the semi-finals and £14,800 for lifting the trophy.
Nigeria haven't reached the second round of a World Cup since 1998 and hasn't won a game in its last two tournaments.
There had been signs of discontent among the African champion's squad this week and politician David Mark, the president of Nigeria's senate, visited the squad at its base in the city of Campinas, north of Sao Paulo to mediate.
'The players may have issues but I think they have been settled amicably so let them allow us to play,' coach Stephen Keshi said.
Nigeria open against Iran in Curitiba and also face Bosnia and Argentina in Group F.
'We are ready for Iran and that is what is on our minds at the moment,' goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama said in a statement through the NFF. 'Every other thing will be settled after this competition.'
Last weekend, Cameroon's squad refused to board a plane for the World Cup over a bonus dispute, forcing their federation to take out a loan to ensure players got more money.
FIFA gave each country that qualified for the World Cup £880,000 to help with preparations. Each team is guaranteed at least almost £5million in prize money.
Heating up: Nigeria preparing for their World Cup opener on Monday against Iran
Payday: Each team is guaranteed at least almost £5million in prize money from the World Cup |
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