"Nigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal. Nigeria's preparations for its Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Algeria have been dogged by speculation about internal strife involving star striker Victor Osimhen and reports that the players were not being paid their bonuses. Nigeria coach Eric Chelle would not comment on the reports on Friday, when he said such questions need to be directed to the Nigeria Football Federation."
"Chelle declined to comment about reports that Osimhen was on the verge of walking out of the team after an on-field argument with teammate Ademola Lookman during the Super Eagles' 4-0 win over Mozambique in the last 16 on Monday. I prefer to speak about the (upcoming) game. Victor is there and that's all, Chelle said. Yes, everyone's speaking about Osimhen and Lookman, it's normal, they're the last two best African players,"
Nigeria's preparations for its Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Algeria have been disrupted by reports of unpaid player bonuses and internal disputes involving Victor Osimhen. Coach Eric Chelle declined to answer questions about the reports, directing such inquiries to the Nigeria Football Federation. The NFF still advertises a vacancy for the men's head coach, despite appointing Chelle over a year ago. Nigerian media reported that players threatened to refuse training or travel to Marrakesh unless owed bonuses for four earlier wins were paid. The team arrived in Marrakesh, held a training session, and Chelle said they would train again.
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