Super Eagles boycott AFCON travel over unpaid bonuses ahead of Algeria clash
Super Eagles players and coaches have refused to travel to Marrakech for Nigeria's AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Algeria scheduled for Saturday evening. The boycott stems from unpaid bonuses for four matches: group stage wins against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda, plus a 4-0 Round of 16 victory over Mozambique. According to BBC Africa journalist Oluwashina Okeleji reporting from Morocco, the team has halted all travel and training until the bonus issue is resolved. The Nigeria Football Federation has not yet commented publicly on the payment dispute. This AFCON 2025 edition has already seen the NFF announce massive bonuses for the team, though it remains unclear whether the current outstanding payments are from this tournament or previous commitments. With the crucial quarter-final match just days away, unresolved payment issues could derail Nigeria's campaign before it reaches the knockout stage proper. Will the NFF resolve the payment crisis immediately, or will the Super Eagles forfeit their quarter-final spot over bonus disputes?