The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed on Wednesday that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun processing the payment of allowances owed to Super Eagles players and team officials participating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with funds set to be paid directly into their individual bank accounts.
Journalist Tobi Adepoju, popularly known as Oganla Media, confirmed this following reports of unrest within the squad.
The situation escalated after the Super Eagles reportedly threatened to boycott their AFCON 2025 quarterfinal encounter against Algeria over delays in the payment of their entitlements.
“UPDATE FROM MOROCCO: I just spoke with a top NFF official about the potential players’ and officials’ strike,” Adepoju said in a post on his official X account.
He added that the NFF official said: “The monies have been processed from CBN to individual banks. The players and officials will receive all their bonuses when the process is completed.”
BBC journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, reported the Super Eagles had threatened to boycott their AFCON 2025 quarterfinal match against Algeria over unpaid allowances.
“Players and coaching staff of Nigeria are waiting on AFCON 2025 bonus payments. Win bonuses from four matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Mozambique – have yet to be received,” Okeleji wrote.
“The squad remains focused but the players will NOT train or travel to Marrakech on Thursday if this isn’t resolved.
“Three-time #AFCON champions Nigeria have a strange ability to self-sabotage.
Officials made a promise to the players and coaching staff ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament.
“After going unbeaten to reach the quarterfinal against Algeria, the squad will NOT train or travel on Thursday.”
The Super Eagles enjoyed a perfect run in the group stage, recording victories of 2–1 against Tanzania, 3–2 over Tunisia, and 3–1 against Uganda, before delivering an emphatic 4–0 win against Mozambique in Monday’s round-of-16 clash.
Eric Chelle’s side will now face Algeria in the quarter-final showdown, scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Marrakech, with a coveted semi-final berth at stake.
