The coffers of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) remain devoid of the funds earmarked for the remuneration of Super Eagles’ bonuses and allowances during the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, casting a shadow over the players’ financial expectations. Despite the Federal Government’s prior sanctioning of the allocated funds ahead of the tournament’s commencement, reports from SCORENigeria reveal a conspicuous absence of any disbursement from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to the NFF.
The financial conundrum intensifies as each Super Eagles player awaits a $5,000 bonus for a triumphant victory, coupled with a daily camp allowance of $200 per player. The players, having secured two wins and a draw in the group stage, are entitled to a total compensation of $12,500 each.
As the team braces for a Round of 16 clash against perennial adversaries Cameroon at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan today, the specter of pending financial dues adds an unwelcome layer of tension to the Super Eagles’ campaign in the prestigious tournament.
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