Ndidi promises to cover unpaid Super Eagles bonuses
Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the Super Eagles, has pledged to personally pay his teammates' and officials' unpaid bonuses if the Federal Government fails to do so. The commitment comes amid ongoing delays in payments during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Ndidi emphasized his determination to keep the team focused ahead of their quarter-final match against Algeria. The situation has caused unrest in the Super Eagles’ camp, with reports of possible boycotts over the unpaid bonuses.
Match highlights
- Wilfred Ndidi told his teammates and staff he would pay their bonuses if the authorities fail to pay before Saturday.
- The Federal Government, through Minister Doris Uzoka-Anite, promised to fast-track payments between Thursday and Friday.
- Unpaid bonuses led to reports of players and officials considering boycotting travel and training on Thursday.
- Uzoka-Anite stated that group stage funds had been released and that future payments would be streamlined.
- The Super Eagles arrived in Marrakech on Thursday and trained ahead of their quarter-final clash with Algeria.
