Sport|Africa Cup of NationsNigeria coach steers clear of Osimhen fallout and unpaid bonus rumoursNigeria are dealing with reports of unpaid bonuses and Victor Osimhen spat before facing Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal.

Sports Update: Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations Preparation

Nigeria is preparing for its Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal match against Algeria. The team has faced challenges, including reports of internal conflict involving striker Victor Osimhen and issues regarding unpaid player bonuses.

Eric Chelle, the coach of Nigeria, has refrained from commenting on these reports, directing such inquiries to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The NFF currently has an advertised vacancy for the head coach position, despite Chelle's appointment a year ago.

The Nigerian team arrived in Marrakesh on Thursday and conducted their first training session. They are scheduled to train again before the match. Reports have emerged about a potential dispute between Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman, following their recent win against Mozambique. However, Chelle emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming game rather than internal matters.

Osimhen and Lookman were both integral to the team's recent victory, with Osimhen scoring twice. Despite reports of tension, Lookman described the incident as a normal part of the game and emphasized their strong relationship.

Nigeria is aiming to win the Africa Cup of Nations title for the fourth time, following a loss in the final to Ivory Coast in the previous tournament. Algeria has historically been a formidable opponent, having defeated Nigeria on their way to two of their title wins.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.