New Delhi, Jan. 10 -- 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 Eric 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 a...