Nigeria’s national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has not been paid for at least six months by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
In January, NFF president Amaju Pinnick promised he was keen to resolve the financial challenges facing the football house, by paying some outstanding wages.
Super Eagles players’ have not been paid bonuses and allowances in full, while goalkeeper trainer Alloy Agu is demanding over 17 months in salary.
A top official with direct knowledge of the situation at the NFF confirmed to the BBC that the football authority is desperate to fulfil its financial obligations to the national team players and coaching staff.
“The financial problems during this pandemic has affected our sponsors hence their inability to pay,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
“Most importantly the NFF has commenced an intervention to pay the coaches directly before the friendly matches.
“Sadly, we are also waiting for fund from the government to enable us pay the outstanding allowances and bonuses the players are expecting.
“It’s unacceptable for people to be owed and embarrassing to owe them as a body.”
The 67-year-old German, who has a contract until the 2022 World Cup, has had late salary payments since he took charge of the Super Eagles in August 2016.