Buhari Promises To Pay Protesting Falcons In 2 Days
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that 2016 African Women Cup of Nations, AWCON winning Super Falcons will be paid in two days.
The president’s promise was conveyed by his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, at the entrance of the National Assembly where the girls were protesting early Wednesday morning.
“You girls will be paid in two days time” Kyari said, while he made them put down their grouse on a paper.
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Florence Omagbemi’s players are being owed at least $16,500 each in match bonuses.
The players led by team captain Rita Chikwelu expressed their displeasure on the non-payment of their allowances.
They have resorted to a sit-in protest at their Abuja hotel since they arrived back in Nigeria and have also seized the trophy they won.
