When President Tinubu hosted the Super Eagles in March 2024, following their AFCON 2023 final loss, he pledged to reform the sport, recognising that Nigerian football desperately needs saving
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Let’s consider another case: Benjamin Taminu. The player moved to Tanzanian side Singida SC from Bendel Insurance and was sold to Crawley Town FC for almost $862,000 just nine months later. That fee would have gone to Bendel Insurance if the proper process were in place to reward both the player and the club. Taminu was called up to the Super Eagles after he left Insurance.The 2024/25 NPFL season began on schedule for the first time in years, but early signs point to another lacklustre campaign.
The NPFL set a minimum wage of N150,000 for players, but clubs are cutting corners and defaulting in payment. It is worse in the second-tier National League, where players rarely receive above the new minimum wage of N70,000. In addition to financial struggles, player welfare is abysmal. Teams travel hours, sometimes days, on poor roads to away matches.During the March reception for the Super Eagles, President Tinubu promised to overhaul Nigerian football.
“The @thenff needs to work hand in hand with the Nigerian Football League through publicity and marketing. The @NGSuperEagles social media handles are followed by millions worldwide, but the nation does not capitalise on its influence. Meanwhile, in other nations, the FA develops leagues.
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