US EditionNigeria Dealing with Reports of Unpaid Bonuses and Osimhen Spat Before Facing Algeria in Africa Cup
The Nigerian government and Central Bank resolved delayed bonuses after administrative and foreign exchange issues, allowing the Super Eagles to focus on their Africa Cup quarter-final.
- This past week the Nigerian government, with the Central Bank of Nigeria, confirmed outstanding match-winning bonuses were disbursed, enabling the Super Eagles to fly from Fès to Marrakech at 12 pm ahead of Saturday's quarter-final.
- The Super Eagles threatened not to train or travel on Wednesday unless the Nigeria Football Federation paid agreed bonuses for winning their first four Africa Cup games.
- Announcing the operational fix, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite said, `We have implemented a fast-track conversion process to move funds into foreign currency, honouring the players' preferences`, with final transfers to domiciliary accounts expected shortly.
- Chelle emphasized focus on the pitch, declining to comment on payment reports Friday and directing questions to the Nigeria Football Federation, while confirming the team would train again later Friday.
- With a shot at a fourth title looming, Nigeria bids for its fourth Africa Cup title as teammates downplay a reported spat between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman ahead of Algeria's 'Fennecs' match.
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Nigeria dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in Africa Cup
Nigeria’s preparations for its Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Algeria have been dogged by speculation about internal strife involving star striker Victor Osimhen and reports that the players were not being paid their bonuses.
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Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Jude Ighalo has weighed in on the bonus controversy that rocked Nigeria’s camp at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, firmly dismissing claims that the players ever planned to boycott their quarter-final clash against Algeria. According to Ighalo, the reported threat to stay away from the match was never about refusing to play, but rather a pressure tactic to compel football authorities to honour promises already m…
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