Nigeria’s U-20 women national team have been assured of 500USD (about N75,000) each if they can defeat England Wednesday in their opening game of the FIFA U-20 Women World Cup which got underway yesterday in Germany. Both teams played a 1-1 draw at the last edition in Chile two years ago.

The Nigerian side has also been drawn against Japan and Mexico in Group C. Enthusiasts has given all the teams an equal chance of qualifying for the quarter final.

A Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) source said it is to boost the morale of the players who almost saw their dreams of playing at the global stage punctured by the Federal Government’s decision to ban its national teams from international competitions.

Meanwhile, a source within the team’s camp revealed to NationSport that the girls have promised to beat their opponents in an apparent bid to gladden the hearts of Nigerians, who are still reeling over the exit of the Super Eagles at the just concluded World Cup.

"The girls want to win their opening match so that people back home can be happy. We know that Nigerians are still bitter with the way Eagles were eliminated so they have assured all of picking one of the quarter final tickets," said the source.

Nigeria reached the knockout stage two years ago losing to France 3-2.

A Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) source said it is to boost the morale of the players who almost saw their dreams of playing at the global stage punctured by the Federal Government’s decision to ban its national teams from international competitions.

Culture of stupidity and wastage continues. No amount of money offer during a competition can make a team achieve what it was not prepared to achieve.

JIY:

Culture of stupidity and wastage continues. No amount of money offer during a competition can make a team achieve what it was not prepared to achieve.

Right on. Money incentives and beat only "England" , even if you "Kaita" some of their players along the way

N75,000? Only?

well i;m sure they wouldn't, though i wish them the best

Why does this need to become public knowledge can't they keep this within' themselves.

I'm sure England would have small incentives but you never hear about this one - why has representing your country have to be about money to be motivated Na wa O.