President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by clearing the N12 billion outstanding backlog owed by the Federal Government to Nigeria’s national sports teams, including the Super Eagles.
This substantial outstanding payment encompassed various financial aspects crucial to the functioning of the national sports teams, with a primary focus on the revered Super Eagles.
The commitment involved clearing arrears of senior national team coach salaries spanning 15 months, as well as settling outstanding allowances and promises owed to both the senior national teams, female counterparts, and the Under-20 national team.
The announcement, disseminated through the official handle of Tinubu’s Media Centre, sheds light on a significant step towards ensuring the financial stability of Nigeria’s sports entities.
This intervention is particularly timely as the Super Eagles gear up for their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to commence later this month. The financial injection is anticipated to rejuvenate the teams and provide a solid foundation for their competitive endeavors.
The backstory reveals a previous report from 2020, where the Super Eagles expressed dissatisfaction with the delay in receiving the approved N1.5 billion allocated for their participation in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
This recent intervention not only addresses current outstanding payments but also reflects a proactive stance to prevent similar issues from arising in the future.
