Sports News of Thursday, 8 January 2026Source: ghanasoccernet.comNigeria’s Minister of Finance, Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, has confirmed significant progress in resolving outstanding bonus payments for the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This clears the way for the team to resume training in full focus on their quarter-final clash against Algeria on January 10, 2026. She added that a fast-track conversion process has been implemented to move funds into foreign currency in line with players’ preferences. The update follows reports earlier this week of training disruptions by the Super Eagles over unpaid bonuses, which had raised concerns about preparations for the knockout stage of the tournament. With the issue now resolved, the Super Eagles are expected to travel to Marrakesh to continue preparations for quarter-final encounter against Algeria, as they chase a place in the semi-finals and a potential title run at AFCON 2025.

Source: GhanaWeb January 08, 2026 18:59 UTC