The Minister of State for Finance, Mrs. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has confirmed that administrative processes for the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 match bonuses have been successfully streamlined.
Uzoka-Anite made the announcement on her official X handle on Thursday, addressing concerns over delayed payments to members of Nigeria’s national football team. The clarification came after media reports suggested that players threatened to boycott training and refused to travel to Marrakech for Saturday’s quarter-final match against Algeria.
She explained that the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria had resolved foreign exchange bottlenecks affecting the prompt settlement of players’ entitlements.
“All group-stage bonuses have been fully released and cleared required regulatory stages,” Uzoka-Anite said. “There will be no further administrative delays.”
The minister added that authorities implemented a fast-track conversion process to accommodate players’ preference for foreign currency payments.
“The final transfers to players’ domiciliary accounts are in flight and should reflect today or tomorrow,” she assured, emphasizing that the government’s priority remains the welfare of the team.
Uzoka-Anite concluded by reiterating support for the Super Eagles as they aim to bring the AFCON trophy home.