Tuesday 4 November 2014

Super Falconet,Courtney Dike content with representing Nigeria,rejects N1.2 million bonus.

Nigeria's Super Falconet player, Courtney Dike has shocked the NFF and the football world by rejecting her $7,000 bonus allowance for representing Nigeria at the U-20 women's world cup, stating, the opportunity given to her to play for Nigeria was the reward she needed rather than money.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) revealed that, Courtney turned down the $7,000 offered to her. Head of competition, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Dr. Sanusi Mohammed revealed that they were shocked at the stance of Dike's family not to take the bonus.
When we called her Mother to confirm the delivery of the allowances, she declined it and insisted the opportunity to serve Nigeria was all the reward the family needed, adding she was to young to earn that much,” the Federation member recounted.
Courtney who is the younger sister of Super Eagles player, Bright Dike said she valued playing for Nigeria more, reports footballville.

2 comments:

  1. If only many Nigerians could have this mind set

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  2. I hope our politicians, senators etc would find time to honestly reflect on the young girls values and learn from her

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