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BREAKING: Super Eagles Boycott AFCON Quarter-final trip over unpaid bonuses
Players and coaches of the Super Eagles have reportedly refused to travel to Marrakech for their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match, citing unpaid bonuses.
The development was shared on X by BBC Africa journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, who is currently covering the tournament in Morocco.
Nigeria, considered one of the standout teams at the ongoing AFCON, has won all four of its matches so far and leads in goals scored. The Super Eagles are set to face Algeria in the quarter-final on Saturday evening.
However, it is understood that bonuses for the four matches played have not been settled. The squad, led by coach Eric Chelle, defeated Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda in the group stage before recording a 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the Round of 16.
In response to the unresolved payments, the players and technical crew have reportedly halted all travel and training plans.
This marks their second bonus-related strike in three months. During the November 2025 international break, the team also downed tools ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon, although that dispute was resolved within 24 hours.
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