The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finalized a performance-based bonus structure that will see each member of the Super Eagles squad earn $30,000 for qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
This financial resolution follows a reported negotiation between the federation and the players, who initially declined a lower proposal of $15,000. According to reports from SCORENigeria, the final agreed sum represents a significant increase over the incentives provided during the 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast, reflecting both the rising stakes of the competition and the team’s professional expectations.
Beyond the immediate qualification reward, the NFF and the senior national team have also established a clear roadmap for bonuses in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. The federation’s commitment to these improved terms aims to sustain morale as the three-time champions pursue their fourth continental crown on Moroccan soil.
This development coincides with the team’s impressive offensive form, as they have already pocketed an additional $25,000 collectively through a separate “goal-for-cash” incentive scheme after netting five goals in their first two matches.
The Super Eagles cemented their place in the Round of 16 following a thrilling 3–2 victory over Tunisia last Saturday, a result that propelled them to the top of Group C with six points. Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman all found the net in that encounter, ensuring Nigeria’s progression with a game to spare. This early success has allowed head coach Éric Chelle the flexibility to manage his squad’s workload as they prepare for the next phase of the tournament.
Nigeria concludes its group-stage campaign this afternoon, Tuesday, December 30, with a matchup against the Cranes of Uganda at the Fez Stadium. While the result will not affect Nigeria’s advancement, the technical crew views the fixture as an opportunity to maintain winning momentum and test tactical variations. The Super Eagles intend to head into the knockout rounds with a perfect record, backed by the administrative stability of the newly signed bonus agreement.
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