Russia 2018: NFF to Slash Rohr’s World Cup Bonus

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) could end up slashing the win bonus of Super Eagles’ head coach, Gernot Rohr for the FIFA World Cup, if words emanating from the glasshouse are anything to go by.

Rohr will earn double of the $15,000-a-match win bonus that the players will be paid at the group stage, which will increase as the team progresses.

However, there are fears that the NFF may not be able to raise the N3billion budgeted for the World Cup, which may compel them to review the bonus payment with less than five weeks to the tournament’s kick-off.

“The budget of N3b is what is being targeted for the Eagles World Cup project and out of which N1.5b will come from government, and the balance through fund donors and Eagles brand initiatives as proposed by the Nigeria Football Federation.

“But then, I must say that there are lots of promises yet unfulfilled from states and some well-meaning Nigerians thus far, if this financial commitments are not met there are obvious implications that it may rub off on the overall plans of the federation for the World cup team.

“See, we sealed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the players in good faith and it is binding on the parties to ensure a  hitch-free outing. All hands have been on deck to raise the funds to avoid any embarrassment.

“We hope government and other our corporate pledges would fast track the release of funds and I must say that the federation has not closed its doors on more support from cooperate Nigeria and beyond.”

Sportinglife.ng can report that government recently held a fund raising gala night were it raised about N80m and the NFF has also raised some amounts from corporate sponsorship deals but the sum is below the proposed bench mark.