Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has stepped in to calm tensions within the Nigerian camp by offering to personally settle the team’s unpaid bonuses amid delays from the Nigerian authorities. Ndidi made the pledge as he appealed to his teammates to remain focused and avoid any disruption to preparations ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-final clash against Algeria on Saturday in Marrakech. Reports had earlier emerged that Eric Chelle’s side initially refused to travel for the crucial encounter due to the outstanding bonuses. However, the team has since arrived in Marrakech, with expectations that the issue will be resolved before matchday. READ ALSO: Leicester City Won’t Entertain Offers for Ndidi – Van Nistelrooy Speaking on the situation, Ndidi revealed that he has been urging the players to continue training and honour their commitment to the national team despite the financial concerns. “I’ve been pushing the team to train and play the game against Algeria. I’ve been doing this since the second game,” the Super Eagles skipper said. In a remarkable show of leadership and sacrifice, the Leicester City midfielder disclosed that he had taken personal responsibility to ensure the matter does not affect team morale. “I’ve now made a commitment to the staff and players that I’ll personally pay the bonuses if the authorities fail to do so before Saturday,” Ndidi stated. “I don’t want these unpaid bonuses to affect our preparations. I told the players and coaching staff that I’d personally make the payments if they don’t get it.” Nigeria will face Algeria in a high-stakes quarter-final encounter, with the winner advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament. The Super Eagles are chasing a strong finish at the competition, and Ndidi’s intervention is expected to restore unity and focus within the squad as they aim for continental glory.
AFCON 2025: Ndidi Offers to Pay Super Eagles’ Unpaid Bonuses Ahead of Algeria Clash
