Crisis Averted: Super Eagles Bonuses Paid as Nigeria Prepares for Quarter-Final Showdown.

Super Eagles AFCON 2025 bonuses

In a timely intervention that has lifted spirits within the Nigerian camp, the Federal Government has announced the full release of outstanding match bonuses for the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.

The update came directly from the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, who shared the positive news on her official X account on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Dr. Uzoka-Anite explained that all group-stage win bonuses have been processed and cleared through necessary regulatory channels. Collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the government has streamlined foreign exchange procedures to ensure swift and delay-free payments moving forward.

This resolution addresses concerns that arose earlier in the week when reports emerged of players considering a training boycott and reluctance to travel for their upcoming match if the bonuses remained unpaid.

With the financial issues now settled, the Super Eagles have relocated to Marrakech and are fully focused on their high-stakes quarter-final encounter against Algeria’s Desert Foxes.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, at the iconic Stade de Marrakech, with kick-off set for around 5 PM Nigerian time.

Nigeria has been the tournament’s standout attacking force so far, netting an impressive 12 goals en route to the quarter-finals, including a dominant 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16. Algeria, meanwhile, advanced with a hard-fought extra-time win over DR Congo.

As the three-time AFCON champions aim for their first title since 2013, this swift resolution ensures no distractions hinder their quest for glory. Fans across Nigeria and beyond can now rally behind the team with renewed optimism.