Super Eagle Captain John Obi Mikel has reportedly donated N11m ($30,000) to Samson Siasia's the Dream Team VI abandoned in Atlanta by NFF and Nigeria government for days.
Mikel Obi on Monday, July 25 joined up with the Nigeria U-23 side at the camp in Atlanta, United States. Several complains have been made about the difficulties the team is facing due to lack of financial support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
According to reports, the team's expenses in the United States camp
were financed by an individual on a 10-day sponsorship deal.
Mikel
Obi who will also be captain of the side has come to aid of his
teammates by donating the sum of N11m ($30,000) according to several
media reports which have not been confirmed by Pulse Sports.
This 'donation' comes after the coach of the side Samson Siasia revealed that he has not been paid for five months.
“We are suffering in Atlanta. We have not
received any money since we arrived this training camp. I have not been
paid for the past five months,” Siasia said.
“We will not hold the country to ransom by threatening not to play our matches, but the government has to come to our rescue.
“I know that by the time the Olympics will be over, our monies will not be paid.”
John Mikel Obi Mikel donates N11M to Samson Siasia' Dream Team VI abandoned in Atlanta by NFF
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