Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has confirmed that all financial entitlements due to the Super Eagles players and officials at AFCON 2025 have been approved and are currently being processed for payment.
Dikko’s statement comes amid reports that players threatened to boycott training and travel ahead of their quarter-final match against Algeria in Morocco over unpaid bonuses and allowances.
“The president approved the entire AFCON budget on Nov. 14, 2025. From our end, the funding has been fully cleared,” Dikko said.
He explained that while approval had been granted, releasing the funds is a separate process, causing some delays. “Approving the money is one thing, processing it is another, but the players know the funds have been approved,” he added.
Dikko also revealed that meetings involving the NSC, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), team captain, co-captain, and senior players were held to finalize bonus arrangements.
“The players know exactly what they are playing for and what their bonuses are at every stage,” he said.
Daily allowances requested in cash have been paid, and match bonuses are now being disbursed. The Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of Nigeria are working to ensure timely payment.
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