A highly reliable source within the squad disclosed that players and team officials are still awaiting the payment of their winning bonuses from the ongoing tournament. According to the source, bonuses for four matches — against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Mozambique — remain unsettled.
While the players are said to be fully committed to Nigeria’s AFCON campaign, they have reportedly drawn a clear line regarding their entitlements. The source revealed that the team has decided not to train or travel to Marrakech until all outstanding payments are addressed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
This development is not the first time financial concerns have disrupted the Super Eagles’ preparations. In November, the team similarly threatened to boycott their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Gabon over unpaid allowances, a situation that sparked widespread criticism of football administration in the country.
At the time, the players and officials released a joint statement explaining their action. “The full squad, including officials, withheld from training today in Morocco because of unresolved issues with outstanding payments,” the statement read. “The Super Eagles are awaiting a quick resolution to continue preparations for Thursday’s game with Gabon.”
The latest standoff has once again raised concerns about player welfare and administrative efficiency, especially at a critical stage of a major international tournament. With the AFCON competition intensifying, many observers believe a swift resolution is necessary to avoid distractions that could affect the team’s performance on the pitch.