Nigeria's Perpetua Nkwocha is angry she has not been paid her win bonuses

The players say they will stay in their Johannesburg hotel until a $6,000 per player bonus is paid, after the failure of talks with football officials.

The Nigerian Football Association says the government will send the money, but it could take up to two weeks.

NFA chairman described the sit-in as "a national embarrassment".

He said the sports ministry had promised to pay the money but he did not know when.

The Super Falcons are also refusing to hand over the trophy they won after beating Cameroon 5-0 in Sunday's final.

Midfielder Amajaimah told the BBC on Wednesday that they were sorry for any embarrassment they might be causing but they had not been paid allowances that were promised in the past and they were not going to be cheated again.

"We've told them again this morning that we are not going without the money," she said.

The hotel is allowing them to have breakfast, she said.

Nigerian ex-patriates in South African are bringing them food.

Star Striker Perpetua Nkwocha had earlier told the BBC that the players did not believe they would get their money if they did not resort to this drastic measure.

"We are fighting for our rights," said vice-captain Yinka Kudaisi.