The Digest:
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to urgently resolve all outstanding bonus payments to the national team ahead of Saturday’s AFCON quarter-final against Algeria. Mikel stressed that financial distractions must not derail Nigeria’s focus as they pursue a second consecutive AFCON trophy.
Key Points:
- John Obi Mikel urged the NFF to settle all owed bonuses before the Algeria match
- He warned against distractions affecting team focus during the knockout stage
- The Super Eagles players and coaches have not received bonuses for four matches
- Mikel described Algeria as a strong, cohesive team with talented players
- He emphasized that Nigeria must deliver its best performance to advance
- The ex-captain expressed confidence that Nigeria can win the tournament
- Nigeria aims to reach the semi-finals for the second consecutive AFCON
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Obi One Podcast
