After new negotiations with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Super Eagles players will each receive $30,000 for making it to the Round of 16 of the current 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
ScoreNigeria reports that the Super Eagles rejected a $15,000 per player initial offer. A new value of $30,000, which is better than the bonuses received at the most recent AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire, was later reached through negotiations. Incentive packages for the tournament’s final stages have also been agreed upon by both parties.
According to reports, on Saturday, December 27, the Super Eagles secured their spot in the knockout stages with a close 3-2 victory over the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, securing qualifying with one game remaining.
Later today at 5 p.m., Eric Chelle’s team will take on the Cranes of Uganda in their final Group C game.
During the preparations, winger Samuel Chukwueze offered a lighthearted moment away from the bonus discussions when he expressed his opinions about the circumstances in Morocco.
Chukwueze tells teammate Alex Iwobi, “I don’t like this weather [in Morocco], it’s like London,” as they go on a team stroll.
Iwobi said, “But you like London?” to Chukwueze.
“My guy, you can at least see the bright future with the weather in London,” the AC Milan loanee retorted.
With victories over Tanzania and Tunisia, Nigeria has had a great start to the competition and now leads Group C with six points.
