Rangers defender Leon Balogun has been appointed as the leader of the Nigeria squad as they look to secure unpaid bonuses owed to them.
The Super Eagles are yet to be paid for their achievements in the Africa Cup of Nations campaign, and are in a very public dispute with the FA.
Balogun has been capped 32 times by his country, and the Rangers star spoke out about the situation publicly as the players look to secure their money.
He said: "Everybody is so concerned about the image of Nigeria, but the Nigerian football authorities are embarrassing Nigeria with their actions.
"About the bonuses, it's not even a secret. I've read something recently where people in charge contradict themselves saying things have been paid then they admit they haven't been paid."
In response, the Nigerian FA's general secretary Mohamed Sanusi admitted: "We realise that these things can be frustrating and some people will boil over and talk about them. It is normal.
"We are working at a pace presently to clear what is remaining. As I speak, we owe the team bonuses and allowances from only the last two matches, and payments for these two games have been sent to the Central Bank some weeks ago. They will receive the monies shortly."
However, the players have still not received them and Nigeria's squad have put forward Premiership winner Balogun to act as spokesman for the team and resolve the matter.
