The Nigerian Super Eagles have reportedly threatened to boycott their quarter-final match against Algeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over unpaid match allowances.
The development was disclosed on X by BBC Africa journalist, Oluwashina Okeleji, who is covering the tournament in Morocco.
According to Okeleji, the players and coaching crew will neither train nor travel to Marrakech for the quarter-final fixture unless outstanding allowances for Nigeria’s matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda and Mozambique are paid.
Nigeria, one of the standout teams at the tournament, has won all four of its matches and currently boasts the highest goal tally at AFCON 2025. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face Algeria on Saturday evening in the quarter-final clash.
However, it was gathered that bonuses for the four matches played so far remain unsettled. Under the guidance of head coach Eric Chelle, the team defeated Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda in the group stage before recording a convincing 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16.
Sources said the unresolved payments have prompted the players and technical crew to suspend all travel and training activities in protest.
This is the second time in three months that the Super Eagles have resorted to industrial action over unpaid bonuses. During the November 2025 international break, the team staged a similar protest ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff match against Gabon, although the dispute was resolved within 24 hours.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding the latest development.
