Each player of the Nigeria’s U-23 team, was paid the naira equivalent of $4,000, after they defeated Algeria 2-1 to win their first ever U-23 AFCON title in Dakar, Senegal.
The total paid to each player was $12,000. They received $4,000 for the final, $3,000 for the semi-final, $2,000 for the opening day win against Mali and $1,000 each for draws against Egypt and Algeria.
“We have been paid our winning bonus for the final,” a player confirmed to African Football.
Coach Samson Siasia was paid double the amount each player got.
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