It is both heartbreaking and shameful that in a country of over 200 million people, a serving national team captain has to step in to cover what the government and its football parastatal failed to do.
Wilfred Ndidi’s promise to personally pay winning bonuses owed to the Super Eagles is not heroism to be celebrated alone – it is an indictment of the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). A system where players must beg for what they have already earned is a system built on irresponsibility, entitlement, and chronic mismanagement.
These players went out, represented the country with pride, risked their bodies, brought joy to millions, and upheld Nigeria’s image on the global stage. Yet, the same country turns around to dishonour its own obligations. This is not just about money; it is about respect, dignity, and basic governance.
The NFF has perfected the art of excuses, while the government looks away, as if this embarrassment is normal. But it is not normal. It is reckless. It is insulting. And it is unfair to players who continue to give their all despite being repeatedly betrayed by the system they serve.
When footballers have to act as welfare officers for themselves, then the problem is no longer football—it is leadership failure.
Nigeria must do better. The Super Eagles deserve better.
SuperEagles #PayThePlayers #AccountabilityNow
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