Captain Onome Ebi has dismissed reports that the Super Falcons plan to boycott their opening match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup against Canada in protest over cancelled bonuses by the NFF.
A leading national newspaper reported Saturday that the Falcons plan to stay away from a July 21 World Cup group match against Canada to press home their disappointment after the NFF announced they won’t pay them any bonuses at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
“I have no idea where that (boycott story) is coming from,” Onome Ebi told the NFF official website.
“We (the players) never had any such conversations as regards that; we are good with training and ready for the World Cup.”
The 40-year-old defender, who is featuring in her sixth FIFA World Cup finals, added that the team’s training sessions have been intense but interesting, as they look forward to their Group B encounters against Olympic champions Canada, co-hosts Australia and debutants Republic of Ireland.
“The sessions have been intense, motivating and okay,” she assured.
“The girls are in good shape, good spirit and ready to go. The training speaks for itself as regards the mood in camp because this is what I bargained for.
“The players are meeting up with physical and tactical aspects of training; the mood is okay.”
