Nigeria’s Enyimba and Remo Stars are among the clubs set to receive financial rewards from FIFA for their players’ participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The global football governing body has allocated $355 million as compensation for clubs that released players for the qualification matches.
This marks the first time such a benefit program is being extended to cover the entire qualifying series. Each club is entitled to a minimum of $2,360 per player involved.
Remo Stars contributed four players to the qualifying campaign, which ran from November 2023 to October 2025. Among them were Benin Republic goalkeeper Adebiyi Obassa, who featured in eight matches; Kayode Bankole and Sodiq Ismaila, both involved in two games; and Togolese striker Franck Mawuena, who played three times.
Enyimba, meanwhile, provided goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo for two matches. The financial windfall from FIFA means Remo Stars could receive approximately $35,400, while Enyimba may take home around $4,720.