FG drops very important update on Super Eagles’ bonuses

By Paul Dada

The Federal Government has given the assurance that all unpaid allowances owed to members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, and linked to the team’s AFCON 2025 bonuses, have been cleared.

The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, gave the assurance on Thursday via her verified X account, following reports that payment delays had unsettled the national team camp.

Her intervention came amid media claims that some players had considered skipping training sessions and were reluctant to travel to Marrakech ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final clash against Algeria.

Uzoka-Anite explained that outstanding challenges, particularly those related to foreign exchange processing, had been resolved through collaboration between the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

She wrote: “I am pleased to provide an update on the administrative progress regarding the match bonuses for our national team at AFCON 2025.

“The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have successfully streamlined the foreign exchange processing to ensure our players are rewarded without further delay.

“Going forward, the process will be fully streamlined to ensure faster, more predictable disbursements aligned with international best practice.

“Here is the current progress:
*  Funding: All group-stage bonuses were fully released and have now cleared the necessary regulatory stages.

* Acceleration: We have implemented a fast-track conversion process to move funds into foreign currency, honouring the players’ preferences.

*  Disbursement: The final transfers to domiciliary accounts are currently in flight. Players can expect these funds to reflect starting today or tomorrow.

“Our focus remains entirely on supporting the team’s welfare so they can maintain their incredible momentum in the knockout rounds.

“We move forward with one goal: Bringing the trophy home! ”