The Nigeria Super Eagles have secured a substantial $80,000 windfall as a reward for their relentless attacking displays at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This financial surge follows an incentive package established by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which pledged a $5,000 bonus for every goal the team converted during the tournament’s opening phases. The squad initially earned $40,000 after finding the net eight times during their flawless Group C campaign, where they recorded consecutive victories over Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda to finish at the summit of their table.
Nigeria’s clinical efficiency continued into the knockout rounds during Monday night’s Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique at the Fez Stadium. The Super Eagles dismantled the Mambas with an authoritative 4-0 victory, featuring a brace from Victor Osimhen and additional strikes from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams. This four-goal masterclass added another $40,000 to the team’s total earnings, bringing their current scoring tally to 12 goals—the highest of any nation currently competing in the Moroccan tournament.
The team now turns its attention to a highly anticipated quarter-final “Clash of Titans” against the Desert Foxes of Algeria. The Fennecs secured their place in the final eight after a dramatic late victory over DR Congo, setting the stage for one of the most storied rivalries in African football. Nigeria will officially depart their base in Fès on Thursday morning, traveling to Marrakesh to finalize their tactical preparations for the high-stakes duel.
The showdown at the Marrakesh Stadium is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, with kick-off set for 5:00 PM local time. Head coach Éric Chelle expects to have a near-full squad at his disposal as the three-time champions pursue a spot in the semi-finals. Fans across Nigeria and the diaspora are closely monitoring the team’s progress, hopeful that the current scoring momentum will lead the Super Eagles to their first continental title in over a decade.
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