Falcons, coaches, officials risk life ban

Angry Super Falcons have defied the appeal from sports minister, Solomon Dalung by insisting they be paid their entitlements before quitting their Abuja hotel.

Dalung visited the new crowned African champions and pleaded with them to be patient assuring that all their monies will be paid to them.

However, assistant captain Osinachi Ohale told the minister that the team insists on staying put till they are paid.

“The NFF only reported the minister’s visit and his reassurances, they did not report that the Falcons refused to change their position,” an official disclosed.

“The minister told the girls his doors are open to them should they change their mind and go home and wait for their monies to be transferred to their accounts.”

The Super Falcons, coaches and officials risk facing a ban from the NFF over their refusal to collect their entitlements before quitting their hotel in Abuja.

Falcons’ striker, Francisca Ordega, will among the stars to be axed after she said she regrets playing for the country.

“I can categorically state here that the name Ordega will never be heard or seen in a Super Falcons team list again. This was told by another top official of the football house,” a source informed.

“No less than 10 of these players could be banned for life for ridiculing their fatherland before the international media and henceforth, the NFF may draw up a code of conduct to guide against future occurrences.”

“The coaches and officials are not left out as they could lose their jobs for not standing firm in support of the federation when it matters most.”

Nigerian sports minister Solomon Dalung visited the team Thursday and pleaded with them for understanding before their outstanding allowances and bonuses.

But the girls have dug in, insisting they will only quit their hotel when they get their monies.

 

Anthony Nlebem with agency reports