AFCON 2025 - ‘You should go into the tournament with good vibes’ - Mikel Obi reacts to Chelle’s unpaid wages

Last week, it was reported that the NFF has yet to settle the salary of the head coach of the Super Eagles.

The news came following the team's preparation for the African Cup of Nations, as they headed to Morocco.

This has caused a lot of reactions from ex-players, fans and pundits, who are not pleased with the situation.

Mikel highlighted broader issues plaguing the team, including reports that head coach Eric Chelle is owed several months' salary.

"The manager also hasn't been paid for three months. It's building up to a show," he said. "You should go into the tournament with good vibes, but this NFF board knows how to screw everything up."

He drew parallels to the team's failed World Cup qualification campaign, blaming the federation for creating a negative environment.

"Everything they did has been detrimental to the team. This is where you make sure the manager and the players are happy. 

“They should've learned their lessons, but they mess it up even more. Only Nigeria does that," the two-time Premier League winner concluded.