The "Moment of Truth": No More Delays!
In a series of updates released via her official X account, Dr. Uzoka-Anite confirmed that the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have "successfully streamlined" the administrative bottlenecks that held up player payments.
The delay, which reportedly threatened the team’s preparation for their Saturday clash against Algeria, was attributed to the complex process of converting funds into foreign currency—a specific preference of the players.
Disbursement Status: When Will the Cash Hit?
The Minister provided a transparent breakdown of the current progress to reassure both the fans and the squad:
• Funding Secured: All bonuses for the group-stage matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda have been fully released and have cleared regulatory hurdles.
• Fast-Track Conversion: An emergency conversion process is now active to move these funds into the foreign currency the players requested.
• Final Transfers: The funds are currently "in flight" to the players' domiciliary accounts.
• Arrival Time: Players can expect the balances to reflect in their accounts starting today or tomorrow.
Administrative Roadmap: A New Era of Payment
To prevent a repeat of this "national embarrassment," the Minister pledged that the process would be permanently overhauled. Future disbursements will be fully streamlined to ensure they are faster, more predictable, and aligned with international best practices, allowing the team to focus solely on the pitch.
"Our focus remains entirely on supporting the team’s welfare so they can maintain their incredible momentum... We move forward with one goal: Bringing the trophy home!" — Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite
What’s Next for the Super Eagles?
With the financial cloud lifted, the Super Eagles are expected to proceed with their travel from Fez to Marrakesh on Thursday. They face a formidable Algerian side on Saturday, January 10, at 5:00 PM (WAT), with a spot in the semi-finals on the line.