Nigeria's campaign in Morocco ended on a high note with a penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal match. While the team fell short of the final, their semi-final run secured dollars 2.5 million (approximately N3.36 billion) in prize money, PM News reported.
In line with a pre-tournament agreement, 30 percent of that amount was allocated to the players, with each squad member receiving dollars15,000 (around N20.6 million). A senior official confirmed that payments were made without delay - a significant shift from previous years where bonus disputes often overshadowed on-field performances.
The timely disbursement is expected to boost morale within the camp, especially as the Super Eagles look to rebuild momentum after missing out on qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
With financial matters settled, attention now turns to a packed international schedule. The three-time African champions are set to regroup in late May for the Unity Cup in London, where they will defend their title against Jamaica, Zimbabwe and India.
Preparations will continue in June with high-profile friendlies against Portugal and Poland - fixtures that could define the next phase of Nigeria's rebuild on the international stage.
Nigerian international Alex Iwobi's versatility and quality have earned high praise from Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, who believes the Fulham midfielder was already a good player before their time together at Everton.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen praised Galatasaray's team performance in the 4-2 victory over former club Lille in their UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho has refused to be drawn into speculation about his future at Bursaspor, insisting that his focus remains on the present after making history in Turkish football.
Senegal will have to wait until the end of November to discover whether they can reclaim the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed that its ruling on their appeal would take several more weeks.
