I heard someone saying that the Federal government should have used the money to develop the country I just laughed please let's change our mindset.
To we that's a big amount of money that the government are giving to our players that put the nation on the map but to them that isn't big. Most of them make more than that monthly because they're being paid weekly. BBN that's just a game show gives their winners more than that amount and other participants get something worth close to that amount too. The money isn't big but the government did put in some efforts in encouraging the girls to make us proud the next time they find themselves in similar situations. The reaction of people to this gift should tell you how people really are because irrespective of what you do, people will always complain therefore just do you always.
I am a big sports fan and a supporter of women in sports but I also understand those who feel that the government is not spending money on the right things. $100k is not a small amount even for professional footballers. Mind you, the $100k is not taxable and goes straight into their pockets. The players will also get paid their salaries for the tournament. If the players were given a condition to spend the $100k in Nigeria I would have preferred that the money be put back into the economy of the country.