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Nigeria were one of the surprise packages of the Women’s World Cup group stage, before losing out to England on penalties in the first knockout stage.

However, players have been fighting a battle closer to home after "a disagreement with the Nigeria Football Federation" over unpaid bonuses, allowances and expenses - some which it claims date back to 2021.

Sport Today’s George Addo spoke to Nigerian football journalist Jane Nweze after Fifpro, the global players’ union, released a statement confirming they will assist the players in the ongoing dispute.

Image: Alozie and Echegini dejected after losing the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between England and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium on August 7, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)