WAFCON: Daniel Regha Drags FG Over $100k, 3-Bedroom Flat Reward to Super Falcons Players
- Daniel Regha criticised the federal government’s $100,000 and three-bedroom flat reward for each Super Falcons player following their WAFCON win
- While praising the team’s performance, he questioned the necessity of such lavish gifts amid Nigeria’s economic struggles
- Regha argued that the players were already entitled to 30% of the tournament's prize money, describing the additional rewards as a misuse of public funds
Nigerian social media critic Daniel Regha has triggered a fresh debate online following his reaction to the federal government's recent announcement of cash and housing rewards for the Super Falcons.
On July 28, Regha took to X (formerly Twitter) to express concern over what he described as a misuse of public funds.
Source: Twitter
In his post, Regha acknowledged that the Super Falcons had done a commendable job representing Nigeria on the international stage.
However, he questioned the rationale behind awarding each player $100,000 and a three-bedroom flat.
He argued that while recognising the team’s efforts is important, such grand gestures raise serious concerns, especially considering Nigeria’s current economic situation.
Regha further pointed out that the team was already entitled to 30% of the WAFCON tournament's prize money, making the additional government gifts appear excessive.
He questioned whether the funds for the rewards would be sourced from taxpayers’ money or loans, emphasising that the country is currently battling poverty and economic instability.
Highlighting the struggles of everyday Nigerians, including civil servants barely managing to survive on stagnant salaries, Regha described the government’s move as insensitive.
In his words:
"Super Falcons did a good job representing Nigeria, but why is Tinubu's government or administration gifting the players $100k each with an added three-bedroom flat? After the entire team is to get 30 per cent of the prize money? So the cash gifts will be coming from taxpayers' money or the one borrowed? For a country that's crippling with poverty, and where civil servants are struggling to make ends meet, how does this even sit well with anyone? Sorry, but this is a misuse of public funds."
See the post below:
How netizens reacted
Regha's post struck a chord among cybernauts who took to the comment section to chip in their thoughts. While some supported his stance, others criticised him.
Source: Instagram
Legit.ng gathered some comments:
@Alexandaaahh wrote:
The $100k is not giving to them each all of them will share the $100k
@QsAbdulhakeem commented:
Daniel if you have talent , you can't reject any reward that your talent brings. That is a reward for their labour. They earned it. If you have problem with it go and hug transformer.
@engrpopey wrote:
You are never happy for others, they gift orphans you go vex, they gift people wey get mama and papa you go still vex🤦🏽♂. Daniel stay one place abeg.
@_richieandrew_ noted:
These people are already earning massive salaries and most are living outside the country. Meanwhile the masses are suffering from hardship.
Daniel Regha speaks on Burna Boy's album
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Daniel Regha criticised Burna Boy’s new album, claiming it lacks depth and would only sell due to his fame.
He argued that the international collaborations felt unnatural and failed to enhance the album.
Regha also condemned the artist for promoting harmful substances and neglecting meaningful, message-oriented content.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
