Enyimba and Remo Stars set for FIFA Club Benefits payout
Former Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba and Remo Stars are among the clubs that will benefit from FIFA’s $355 million Club Benefits Programme. The programme rewards clubs for releasing players during the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign and final tournament. Remo Stars and Enyimba are expected to receive significant payments based on the number of players they released for qualifiers. The initiative marks a 70 percent increase in funds compared to the previous edition, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Match highlights
- Remo Stars released four players during the 10-match qualifying campaign, including Adebiyi Obassa, Kayode Bankole, Sodiq Ismaila, and Franck Mawuena.
- Enyimba released goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo for two qualifying matches.
- Clubs will receive at least $2,360 per player for each match in which the player was released.
- Remo Stars are expected to receive about $35,400, while Enyimba will get about $4,720.
- The Club Benefits Programme now covers both the qualifiers and the final tournament, with a total fund of $355 million.
