Super Eagles Reportedly Unhappy Over Unpaid AFCON Bonuses and Welfare Issues

Reports have emerged of discontent within the Super Eagles over unpaid bonuses, reduced allowances, and concerns about player welfare, with the grievances reportedly involving the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). According to The Nations Newspaper, the players are still awaiting their winning bonus for Nigeria’s third-place play-off victory over Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, played in January 2026.

The reports surfaced after Nigeria opened its 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2–1 victory over Madagascar before suffering a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. The report also alleges that the NFF reduced players’ allowances for the Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau fixtures without informing them beforehand.

Beyond the financial concerns, players reportedly objected to the condition of the pitch in Guinea-Bissau, with some said to have staged a dressing-room protest shortly before the match. Poor logistics and travel arrangements were also cited as sources of dissatisfaction, although the details of the reported complaints have not been publicly confirmed by the players.

Neither the players nor the NFF has publicly confirmed the full extent of the reported grievances in the coverage reviewed, and it remains unclear when the outstanding bonus will be paid. The squad has since returned to club football following the international break, leaving the reported concerns unresolved in public view.

The latest allegations follow previous disputes over national-team bonuses and allowances, but the current claims remain based on media reports and unnamed sources, rather than an official statement from the players or federation.