President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that the federation will double the winning bonus of the Super Falcons as a big incentive ahead Saturday’s 11th Women Africa Cup of Nations final against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in Accra.
Pinnick made the pledge when he met with the players and officials at the AH Hotel, Accra as he delivered the good wishes of President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians to the Cup holders.
The Falcons had earned $3,000 for a win in the group phase but were to earn
$5,000 each for victory in the final.
“Go out there and win on Saturday and earn yourselves $10,000 each, as against the $5,000 that the NFF earlier promised,” Pinnick told the team.
“I want to let you know that the Government and the good and great people of Nigeria are happy with your performance in the championship so far.
“They are looking forward to you retaining the trophy by beating South Africa on Saturday.
“Let me commend the lofty commitment, dedication and resilience that you have displayed so far in the championship, alongside that unique Nigerian spirit that was most in evidence against the Cameroonians in the semi final.
“You are indeed true champions, and we believe you will retain the Cup on Saturday.”
Responding, team captain Onome Ebi expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, the NFF, the Nigeria media and football loving Nigerians pledging that they will overcome the Banyana Banyana in Saturday’s final in order to return to Nigeria with the trophy.
Ebi said: “We have the World Cup ticket now, which was always our first target here.
“The second is winning the Cup for a third successive time and ninth time overall. It is a mission we are determined to accomplish on Saturday.”
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