Following the demand of the Under-23 team for their unpaid bonuses and allowances, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development swung into action immediately to find out why the funds were being withheld, National Daily learnt.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development through the Minister, had before now approved the payment of all bonuses and allowances due to the Under-23 team.
Findings revealed that the Ministry of Finance is yet to release the money to the NFF for payment to the Olympic Eagles.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development together with the Nigerian Football Federation are following up on the pending approved funds and assures that all payments will be made as soon as possible.