Keshi's Boys Demand Share Of FIFA Grant

Nigeria's Super Eagles Threatened To Boycott Iran Opener The Super Eagles of Nigeria have threatened to boycot the first game against Iran if they do not get a share of the 8M Dollars disbursement from FIFA for each finalist  that will be taking part in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

FA President Aminu Maigari claims that the money the presidency received was just 1 Million dollars and they  have have used the money in the organization of pre-world cup friendlies for the team.

Further reports have also confirmed that the FA collected an additional 850 Milllion Naira out of the 1.4 Billion Naira the Federal Government budgeted for the  nation's participation in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The Minister of Sports Dr. Tammy Danagogo had a  meeting with the Federation president Alhaji Aminu Maigari in Brazil, he charged all concerned parties to negotiate an  agreement to avoid a seeming disaster at the World Cup.

Dr. Danagogo also advised the federation to take into consideration the paramount responsibility owed the Super eagles as Welfare, judging that the poor treatment of  the players might cause an upset that could lead to a poor performance in the tournament.

“ if we do not treat them well and make them happy, they may just go into the tournament and perform badly and ensure that we pack our bags and return,'' Dr. Danagogo said.

The team arrived Sao Paulo late Tuesday evening and are expected to get in top gear for Group F opener against Iran.