NFF Confirms CBN Processing AFCON 2025 Allowances After Super Eagles Strike Threat

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Central Bank of Nigeria has started processing the outstanding allowances owed to Super Eagles players and team officials from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

According to the NFF, the funds are being transferred directly from the CBN to the individual bank accounts of the players and officials, following days of tension within the camp over delayed payments.

The confirmation came amid reports that the Super Eagles had threatened to boycott their AFCON 2025 quarter-final match against Algeria if the issue was not resolved.

Journalist Tobi Adepoju, popularly known as Oganla Media, disclosed the development after speaking with a senior NFF official in Morocco.

“UPDATE FROM MOROCCO: I just spoke with a top NFF official about the potential players’ and officials’ strike,” Adepoju wrote on his official 𝕏 account.

He added that the official said: “The monies have been processed from CBN to individual banks. The players and officials will receive all their bonuses when the process is completed.”

Earlier, BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji reported that unpaid allowances had pushed the squad to the brink of industrial action.

“Players and coaching staff of Nigeria are waiting on AFCON 2025 bonus payments. Win bonuses from four matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Mozambique, have yet to be received,” Okeleji wrote.

“The squad remains focused but the players will NOT train or travel to Marrakech on Thursday if this isn’t resolved.

“Three-time #AFCON champions Nigeria have a strange ability to self-sabotage.

“Officials made a promise to the players and coaching staff ahead of the AFCON 2025 tournament.

“After going unbeaten to reach the quarterfinal against Algeria, the squad will NOT train or travel on Thursday.”

On the pitch, the Super Eagles have enjoyed a flawless campaign so far at AFCON 2025. They opened their group with a 2-1 win over Tanzania, followed by a thrilling 3-2 victory against Tunisia and a 3-1 success against Uganda. The run continued with a commanding 4-0 triumph over Mozambique in the round of 16 on Monday.

The coach Eric Chelle’s Super Eagles will face Algeria in the quarter-final showdown on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Marrakech, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.