President Bola Tinubu has recently authorized the payment of a backlog of outstanding debts of N12 billion to the national teams of Nigeria, including the Super Eagles. This payment covers the salaries of coaches, members of the national teams, and their allowances, all of which have been unpaid for up to 15 months. The payment also includes the outstanding allowances and entitlements for the female national teams and the under-20 national team.
This announcement was made known through a statement released on Sunday, via the official handle of Tinubu’s Media Centre. The statement reads, “President @officialABAT has approved the payment of N12 billion outstanding backlog for Nigeria’s National teams of various sports, which includes Super Eagles and others. This payment covers the clearing of the senior national team coach salaries running up to 15 months, payments of allowances and promises due to the senior national teams, females, and Under-20 national team.
This announcement comes at a crucial time when the Super Eagles are preparing to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, which is slated to start later this month.”