Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has expressed displeasure over the non-payment of Super Eagles allowances, describing it as “what is found in a now disgraced country”.
Recall that Tuesday, the Super Eagles players and officials boycotted their scheduled evening training session due to outstanding payment owed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Reacting to the situation, Obi, in a tweet on X, said it is “unfortunate” that the players are owed while “we always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage”.
“That is what is found in a ‘now disgraced country’,” the tweet reads.
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“When those who serve their country are not treated with dignity, it sends the wrong message to our youth, that hard work and service are not rewarded. Those who represent Nigeria deserves to be paid promptly and treated with respect. We must do better.”
Peter Obi’s comments comes only few weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened to use force in Nigeria due to alleged Christian persecution, labelling the country a “now disgraced country.”
Following this development, players are not expected back in training except the outstanding issue is addressed.
It is truly unfortunate that our Super Eagles who consistently give their best in representing our dear nation, are being owed their allowances.
We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically…
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) November 12, 2025
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