After it was revealed that 18 year old Nigerian-American U20 Falconet team players Courtney Dike rejected the winning bonuses allotted to her, She explained the reason behind her rejection of the $7,000 bonus handed to her and other players by the government for winning silver at the 2014 Women’s World Cup.

She says accepting the bonus would have seen her lose her near $35,000 annual football scholarship at the Oklahoma State University under NCAA rules. A statement from her when you continue…..

“I would like to respond to what I have been reading on the internet about rejecting bonuses.I am delighted to play for Nigeria whenever called upon. ‘ 

I knew before leaving for the U-20 World Cup that I would not accept any bonuses.

 

Acceptance of prize money is against NCAA regulations (the division 1 collegiate governing body) here in the US, so that is the main reason for rejecting it.Knowing this beforehand, I still chose to represent the country because I believed the experience would be more valuable than the money, and I was right.”

Kanyi Okeke

Kanyi is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of KanyiDaily.com. When she's not serving DAILY delicious scoops on Entertainment and news, you can find her reading a book by the beach. Keep up with Kanyi on Instagram and Twitter or through her email Kanyi@KanyiDaily.com

Recent Posts

Conor McGregor Announces Bid To Run For Ireland’s Presidency

UFC Star, Conor McGregor has announced his plans to run for president of Ireland, revealing…

15 seconds ago

I Failed To Deliver After Promising To Buy House For A Lady In Exchange For Sεx – Orezi

Nigerian singer, Orezi has admitted that he once promised a house to a woman he…

1 hour ago

Quinta Brunson Files For Divorce From Husband Kevin Anik After 3 Years Of Marriage

American actress, Quinta Brunson and her husband, Kevin Anik, are ending their marriage after three…

2 hours ago

Rivers Sole Administrator, Ibot-Ete Ibas Resumes Duty, Holds Security Meeting

Vice Admiral Ibot-Ete Ibas, the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has assumed office.…

19 hours ago

Konga Accuses Burna Boy Of Using His Lines And Rhythm, Demands Compensation [Video]

Veteran musician, Konga has accused Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy of using his lyrics and rhythm…

20 hours ago

18-Year-Old Chinese Footballer, Guo Jiaxuan Dies After Head Injury In Spain

18-year-old Chinese footballer, Guo Jiaxuan has died after suffering a severe head injury during a…

20 hours ago