Patriotism: Super Falcon Player
Courtney Dike Rejects World Cup N1.2m
Bonus
Super Falconet player, Courtney Dike has turned
down the N1.2m ($7,000) bonus given to each
player as bonus for playing in the 2014 FIFA U20
Women World Cup.
Courtney who is the younger sister of Super
Eagles player, Bright Dike said she valued playing
for Nigeria, more than the monetary reward. Head
of competition, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, made the revelation, saying that the federation was amazed at her refusal.
Sanusi told www.footballlive.ng that efforts to
reach her mother could not even change
Courtney's mind as her mother instead supported
her daughter's stand not to collect the money.
The Federation member said:
"Courtney Dike is based in America. When she was
paid the outstanding 10 days worth of allowances in the tune of seven thousand
dollars, she turned it down. 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. Besides she said she was to young to earn that much.”
In a related development, The head of Nigeria
Women League board, Dilichukwu Onyedinma has
admonished Nigerian footballers to emulate the
exemplary behavior of Courtney Dike , Falconets
player who refused to collect the match bonus and other financial benefits due to her as a member of silver winning squad at the FIFA Under 20 Women World Cup. In a chat with the same www.footballlive.ng
Onyedinma stressed further that she deserves
special commendation for her patriotism. "It’s an exemplary behavior from a female
footballer.
With such discipline from Courtney Dike
and the backing of her parents, this should
beapplauded and perhaps celebrate her."
"She’s a star and a patriotic Nigerian who did not
put money above service. The Minister is aware
and we’ll push this patriotic act before the Football
Federation so it can inspire many," the
administrator said.
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