Acceptance of Prize Money Against NCAA Rules- Dike Clears the Air

Nigeria’s U-20 Women National Team star, Courtney Dike, has explained why she rejected bonus payments at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals in Canada.

The Oklahoma State University student wrote in a mail: “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.

Courtney Dike and Sherry McCue of England During a Group Phase Clash at the Fifa U-20 World Cup. Image: Getty.

“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.” Source: NFF

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