The Digest:
National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko has confirmed that all financial entitlements for the Super Eagles have been approved, with payments currently being processed. The announcement follows reports of a potential player boycott over unpaid bonuses ahead of Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final against Algeria.
Key Points:
- NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko says Super Eagles bonuses have been approved
- President Tinubu approved the full AFCON budget on November 14, 2025
- Dikko clarified that approval and payment processing are separate stages
- Daily allowances have already been settled in cash as requested
- Match bonuses are being processed by the Ministry of Finance and CBN
- The NFF, team captains, and senior players negotiated and agreed on bonus terms before the tournament
- Nigeria remains unbeaten, scoring 12 goals en route to the quarter-finals
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
