THE 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup was the biggest women's football competition to date in which the Super Falcons made it to the Round of 16 in the tournament edition.
Following the conclusion of the events, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino announced that the world body would dole out $110m in prize money to the 32 participating teams.
By this method, the 732 players who participated in the tournament are expected to receive $30,000 each. The Super Falcons were expected to receive an additional $30,000 for reaching the Round of 16.
However, according to news published by Punch Nigeria, the Super Falcons were paid $40,500 as opposed to the $60,000 for the 23 players who participated in the world tournament that took place in Australia and New Zealand.
The reason for the massive deduction was due to a 32.5% withholding tax imposed on their match earnings by the Australian Tax Office. The imposition of this tax was an integral part of the hosting agreement that FIFA agreed with the Australian Government.
The Super Falcons qualified from the Group stage unbeaten, winning one and drawing two, but couldn’t get past the England women's team in the Round of 16 as they fell to a penalty shootout.
