Dalung never visited us in Atlanta- Dream Team
Wed Aug 10, 2016 02:44:pm Sports
2.2K By Buchi Obichie
Contrary to reports in Nigeria that the Minister for Sports, Solomon Dalung visited the Dream Team in Atlanta where he reportedly asked team captain, John Mikel Obi to take charge of the team, members of the Olympic football team have said there was no such visit.
A member of the team reportedly stated, "Where did he visit us? We never saw him while we were in Atlanta. I think they just issued a press release that he came to see us, we never saw him."
The team member however stated that they have accepted the apology recently tendered by the Minister to the team and officials, after Nigeria defeated Sweden at the ongoing Rio Olympics.
Meanwhile, the Minister's office said on Tuesday, that the players were each paid $1,650 being allowances for 11 days as they are entitled to $150 daily camp allowance.
According to a press statement, the payment was to ensure that the players are focused and well motivated.
Dalung also promised that all entitlements will be given to all athletes even before the end of the Games.
He stated: "All your camp allowances have been budgeted for. There will be no story-telling during these Games. You will get all your allowances and entitlements as we don't want any distractions. We want you to remain focused . You have established that you're great men and determined to conquer, despite all odds. There can't be any other sacrifice more than this."
A member of the team reportedly stated, "Where did he visit us? We never saw him while we were in Atlanta. I think they just issued a press release that he came to see us, we never saw him."
The team member however stated that they have accepted the apology recently tendered by the Minister to the team and officials, after Nigeria defeated Sweden at the ongoing Rio Olympics.
Meanwhile, the Minister's office said on Tuesday, that the players were each paid $1,650 being allowances for 11 days as they are entitled to $150 daily camp allowance.
According to a press statement, the payment was to ensure that the players are focused and well motivated.
Dalung also promised that all entitlements will be given to all athletes even before the end of the Games.
He stated: "All your camp allowances have been budgeted for. There will be no story-telling during these Games. You will get all your allowances and entitlements as we don't want any distractions. We want you to remain focused . You have established that you're great men and determined to conquer, despite all odds. There can't be any other sacrifice more than this."
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