Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to immediately clear the Super Eagles’ outstanding bonuses and allowances, after the national team reportedly boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unpaid dues.

In a post shared on Wednesday, Obi slammed the government’s continued delay in paying the players who, according to him, have “consistently given their best in representing Nigeria.”

“It is truly unfortunate that our Super Eagles, who consistently give their best in representing our dear nation, are being owed their allowances,” Obi wrote.
“We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically raise our flag and bring us pride. That is what is found in a ‘now disgraced country.’”

The former Anambra State governor went further to stress the importance of rewarding service and patriotism, saying that the neglect of national athletes sends the wrong message to young Nigerians.

“When those who serve their country are not treated with dignity, it sends the wrong message to our youths that hard work and service are not rewarded.
Those who represent Nigeria deserve to be paid promptly and treated with respect. We must do better,” he added.

that players and members of the Super Eagles’ technical crew refused to train on Tuesday, citing the non-payment of bonuses for recent World Cup play-off fixtures.

Sources revealed that the standoff was not over daily allowances — which the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had promised to settle — but over the winning bonuses for the play-off matches.

The players reportedly demanded $15,000 per match (a total of $30,000 for two games), while the NFF offered $10,000 per match.
Until the matter is resolved, insiders said, training will remain suspended, and a boycott of the Gabon tie is not off the table.