29 members
of the U-23 National team have been paid their camp allowance for the first 11
days. The minister
of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung disclosed this after his parley
with the team following their 1-0 victory over Sweden on Monday.
The players
are entitled to $150 daily camp allowance. Each player received $1, 650 being
allowances for 11 days.
The minister
said the upfront payment was to ensure that the players are focused and well
motivated. He promised that all entitlements will be be given to all athletes
even before the games end.
“All your
camp allowances have been budgeted for. There will be no story- telling during these
games. You will get all your allowances and entitlements as we don't want any
distractions. We want you to remain focused. You have established that you're
great men and determined to conquer, despite all odds. There can't be any other
sacrifice more than this". Dalung said.
The Minister
will be in Sao Paolo to cheer the Dream Team today (Wednesday) against Columbia
at the Arena Corinthians for their last Group B match.
The game
comes up at 11pm Nigerian time.
29 members
of the U-23 National team have been paid their camp allowance for the first 11
days. The minister
of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung disclosed this after his parley
with the team following their 1-0 victory over Sweden on Monday.
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