Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to immediately settle the unpaid allowances and bonuses of the Super Eagles, who recently boycotted a training session in Rabat over outstanding payments.
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The national team’s protest reportedly stems from a dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation over the amount of their winning bonuses for the World Cup qualifying play-offs. Players are demanding $15,000 per match, while the NFF has offered $10,000, leading to a breakdown in talks and suspension of training.
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Obi, reacting to the development on Wednesday via his X handle, criticised the government for neglecting players who represent Nigeria on the international stage. He said it was shameful that a country capable of funding wasteful political spending could not meet its financial obligations to its athletes.
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He stressed that the Super Eagles deserve respect and prompt payment, noting that failing to honour their service sends a wrong signal to young Nigerians who look up to them. According to him, rewarding patriotism and hard work should be a national priority, not an afterthought.
Sources within the team said the disagreement had persisted for weeks, with some officials proposing to reduce the winning bonus to $5,000 before the players demanded an upward review. They argued that other African nations, including Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon, have already increased their players’ bonuses.
The standoff has raised fears about team morale ahead of their upcoming match against Gabon, as the players insist they will not resume training until their demands are met. The NFF is yet to issue an official response to the latest development.
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