Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare said the approved budget for Super Falcons at the ongoing African Women Nations Cup in Morocco would have been released had the Nigeria Football Federation NFF submitted the budget earlier, BSNSports.com.ng report.
The Minister at the Media Parley on Thursday in Abuja revealed that the budget was submitted two weeks ago and that caused the delay in the release of government financial support to execute the tournament. He added that the Federal Government immediately approved the funds when it reached their table.
“We’ve been able to work with the finance ministry to make sure that fund (for AWCON) is released on time. Sunday Dare told journalists in Abuja