Nigeria's preparations for its Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Algeria have been dogged by speculation about internal strife involving star striker Victor Osimhen and reports that the players were not being paid their bonuses. Nigeria coach ric Chelle would not comment on the reports Friday, when he said such questions need to be directed to the Nigeria Football Federation. This is my job, to stay focused to try to stay focused to stay focused about only the pitch (field), and definitely my job is on the pitch, not around, Chelle said in Marrakech a day before Nigeria plays Algeria in the city. The NFF still advertises a vacancy for the position of head coach of the men's team, a year and a day after it appointed Chelle to the position. Nigerian media outlets reported that the players had threatened not to train or travel to Marrakech for the match unless they were paid agreed bonuses for winning their first four Africa Cup games. The team arrived in Marrakech on Thur