Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has criticised Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) giants Enyimba FC over unpaid bonuses and the poor welfare of players at the club.
The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, who joined Enyimba in December 2024 and played through the 2024/25 season, took to the social media platform X to vent his frustration, accusing the Aba-based club of owing him and other players outstanding match bonuses from last season.
“Because I get money, I should not ask for the one I worked for? Please pay me and the players last season’s match bonuses. @EnyimbaFC, the season ended in May; till now, nothing. Next season will start next month,” Ideye wrote.
He also revealed that players were paid just N7,000 per day for meals during the 2024/25 campaign, a claim Enyimba have yet to deny.
Ideye’s revelations have reignited calls for improved welfare conditions in the domestic league, with fans and stakeholders urging the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and NPFL authorities to implement urgent reforms and hold clubs accountable for players’ welfare and contractual obligations.
