According to a new payment model announced by FIFA in June, each member of the Super Falcons squad of 23 players to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is guaranteed a sum of $60,000 in bonuses from FIFA.
Also, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will be paid $1.87m by the world football governing body due to the Falcons’ progress.
The 9th African champions secured their spot in the round of 16 of the tournament today after a 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland in Brisbane, Australia.
Nigeria finished second in the group with five points, one behind Australia, and will face the winners of Group D in the round of 16.
For the second round it is $60,000 per player, while a ticket to the quarter-finals will earn each member of the squad $90,000.
Semi-final qualification guarantees each player $90,000, with a fourth place finish netting each squad member $165,000 and third place $180,000.
The players of the tournament’s winning squad will be paid $270,000 each and the runners-up $195,000 each.
Recall that FIFA president Gianni Infantino explained the new payment model, saying: “Under this unprecedented new distribution model, each individual player at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 can now fully rely on remuneration for their efforts as they progress through the tournament.
“The captain that ultimately lifts the iconic FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy on August 20 in Sydney will receive $270,000, as will each of her 22 teammates.
“The global salary of women’s professional footballers is approximately $14,000 annually so the amounts allocated under this unprecedented new distribution model will have a real and meaningful impact on the lives and careers of these players.
“Beyond this, all member associations will also receive a record financial distribution based on their performance, which they can use to reinvest back into football in their countries and which we believe will help to propel the women’s game even further.”
