Dare Babalola
The Nigerian Super Eagles team have threatened to boycott the quarter final match against Algeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over unpaid allowances.
The development was disclosed on X by BBC Africa journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, who is currently in Morocco.
The Super Eagles players and coaches won’t train or travel to Marrakech for the QF game against Algeria if their unpaid allowances for Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda & Mozambique games are not paid.
Nigeria, regarded as one of the standout teams at the ongoing tournament, has won all four of its matches and recorded the highest number of goals so far. The team is scheduled to face Algeria in the quarter-final clash of the 2025 AFCON on Saturday evening.
However, it is understood that bonuses for the four matches played have not been settled. The squad, led by coach Eric Chelle, defeated Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda in the group stage before recording a 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16.
In response to the unresolved payments, the players and technical crew have reportedly halted all travel and training plans.
This marks their second bonus-related strike in three months. During the November 2025 international break, the team also downed tools ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon, although that dispute was resolved within 24 hours.
