The Digest:
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have refused to travel to Marrakech for their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Algeria due to unpaid match bonuses, according to reports from Morocco. The team has reportedly halted all travel and training until the outstanding payments for their four tournament matches are resolved, casting doubt over their preparation for Saturday’s crucial knockout fixture.
Key Points:
- Super Eagles players and coaches have refused to travel to Marrakech over unpaid bonuses
- The team is owed bonuses for four matches: wins over Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Mozambique
- They have suspended travel and training until the issue is resolved
- Nigeria is scheduled to face Algeria in the quarter-finals on Saturday, January 10
- BBC Africa journalist Oluwashina Okeleji reported the standoff from Morocco
- The players’ action highlights recurring payment disputes within Nigerian football
- The NFF had earlier announced “massive bonuses” for the team’s AFCON campaign
Sources: Soccernet, Score Nigeria
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