Bayelsa United have said limited resources forced the club to prioritise players with valid contracts ahead of the new season.
The Chairman of the club Dr Tarila Singabele stated this in a statement signed by the media adviser Ebi Avi.
According to the statement, the decision was taken in line with best practice to ensure team stability.
He added that the club have also embarked on full restructuring of their backroom staff.
The club stressed that the restructuring was necessary to meet the technical and administrative demands of securing promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, next season.
“When this new management came on board, we had limited resources at our disposal. In line with best practice, we prioritised players with valid contracts to ensure team stability,” Singabele said in the statement.
“At the same time, we commenced a full restructuring of the backroom staff to align with the technical and administrative demands of returning to the NPFL. That process affected the immediate payment timeline.
“We urge everyone involved to remain calm. In no distant time, the matter will be fully resolved and payments discharged.”