‘Shameful!’ – Peter Obi reacts over unpaid Super Eagles bonuses

Peter Obi has condemned the federal government over the failure to pay the Super Eagles their outstanding allowances ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoff.

In a post on his verified X handle, Obi described the situation as “truly unfortunate,” lamenting that players who consistently give their best to represent Nigeria are being owed, while the government continues to waste funds on “lavish spending and political patronage.”

“We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically raise our flag, bring us pride, and serve with dedication. That is what is found in a now disgraced country,” he wrote.

Obi said the neglect of national players sends a dangerous message to Nigerian youths — that hard work and service to the nation are not rewarded.

“When those who serve their country are not treated with dignity, it sends the wrong message to our youth, that hard work and service are not rewarded. Those who represent Nigeria deserve to be paid promptly and treated with respect. We must do better,” he added.

The comments come amid reports that the Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Morocco over unpaid bonuses, ahead of Thursday’s crucial World Cup qualifier.