Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has spoken out on the ongoing corruption crisis within Nigerian football, calling for urgent reform while urging players and fans to remain focused ahead of Thursday's crucial World Cup playoff clash against Gabon .
Speaking on the Obi One Podcast , Mikel addressed the rising controversy surrounding FIFA's reported 1.2 million grant to the Nigerian Football Federation NFF for stadium development, funds many fans and pundits claim have been mismanaged. His remarks come at a tense moment for the Super Eagles, who head into the semi-final playoff after a remarkable 4-0 win against Benin in the last international break.
Softfootball earlier reported that the Nigerian team had refused to train ahead of the Gabon game, protesting unpaid allowances and bonuses the NFF has yet to settle . The unrest, combined with reports of poor accommodation and training conditions, has further fueled criticism of the Federation's handling of player welfare.