A high-ranking government official has disclosed that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) will bear the responsibility for paying the wages of the national team’s head coach.
This revelation marks a notable departure from the earlier stance taken by former Sports Minister Sunday Dare, who had previously assured that the Federal Government would foot the bill for Jose Peseiro’s appointment in 2022.
The apparent contradiction between government assurances and subsequent actions sheds light on the intricate financial dynamics within Nigerian football governance.
Despite Dare’s initial commitment, it became evident that the onus of remunerating Peseiro ultimately fell on the NFF, highlighting potential complexities and challenges within the administration of football finances.
The journey of Jose Peseiro’s tenure as Super Eagles coach is emblematic of the financial struggles encountered by the NFF.
Despite Peseiro’s arrival with high expectations, the reality of irregular payment soon became apparent, compelling the coach to accept a significant reduction in his monthly salary from $70,000 to $50,000.
The adjustment underscores the financial strains faced by the NFF and the pragmatic measures taken to mitigate them.
Moreover, the revelation that the previous NFF administration had secured a corporate sponsor to cover the salaries of national team coaches adds another layer of complexity to the saga.
While this arrangement initially provided a semblance of financial stability, its subsequent cessation left the NFF grappling with the full burden of managing coaching staff expenses.
