Players from the national team are calling on the government to resolve outstanding payments related to their winning bonuses from pivotal AFCON qualifiers against Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast, along with allowances promised during the last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
The players expressed their frustration, noting that multiple assurances regarding settling these payments have gone unfulfilled. “We have been promised time and again that we will receive what is due, yet nothing has materialized. We dedicated ourselves fully to representing our nation, and this is how we are treated,” lamented one senior player.
They underscored the significance of their victories in the qualifiers, stressing the effort and commitment required to achieve such wins. “Winning against teams like Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast took a tremendous amount of hard work. We played for our country and expect to be treated with dignity and fairness,” stated another player.
Additionally, the qualification bonus that the football association pledged to pay before Christmas has also not been addressed. The unresolved unpaid allowances from the prior AFCON, where players hoped to bring honor to the nation, have raised concerns about the potential impact on team spirit ahead of upcoming competitions.
Players are now urging both the government and the football association to take immediate action to address these issues. They are asking for clear communication regarding the timeline for payments, feeling that their trust has been compromised.
Fans and stakeholders are looking to the authorities for a prompt and amicable resolution, ensuring that players feel appreciated and honored for their commitment to the national cause.
