The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated an initial sum of ₦3 billion to facilitate the Super Eagles’ ongoing campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Reports from SCORENigeria indicate that while this substantial injection provides immediate relief, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) anticipates further disbursements to settle the escalating logistical costs associated with the month-long tournament.
The financial backing arrives at a critical juncture as the team transitions from a flawless group stage into the high-pressure knockout rounds.
In a move to incentivize performance, the NFF has committed to a 100% increase in qualifying bonuses, agreeing to pay each squad member $30,000 for successfully reaching the Round of 16. This figure follows intense negotiations between the federation and the players, who initially rejected a lower proposal. The technical crew, led by Éric Chelle, has also negotiated additional performance-related incentives for every subsequent victory as the team aims to secure Nigeria’s fourth continental trophy.
The Super Eagles return to action this coming Monday, January 5, 2026, for a decisive encounter against Mozambique at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Having topped Group C with maximum points, Nigeria enters the fixture as the clear favorite, though the “Mambas” arrive with momentum after a resilient showing in the preliminary round. A victory in Fès would not only trigger further bonuses for the players but also set the stage for a heavyweight quarter-final clash.
Should Nigeria overcome Mozambique, the bracket dictates a meeting with either Algeria or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the last eight. Both potential opponents present a formidable challenge; Algeria matched Nigeria’s perfect group-stage record, while DR Congo previously thwarted the Super Eagles’ ambitions during the recent World Cup qualification cycle.
As the tournament intensity climbs, the NFF remains focused on ensuring that financial administrative hurdles do not distract the players from their mission to return the AFCON trophy to Abuja.
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