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Super Eagles Boycott Training Over Unpaid Allowances Ahead of Playoff

11/12/2025

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The Super Eagles boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon due to unpaid allowances and bonuses.
Captain William Troost-Ekong clarified the protest concerned long-standing payment disputes, not demands for special bonuses.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is in urgent discussions to resolve the payment issues.
Victor Osimhen's arrival lifted morale, but the payment standoff has overshadowed preparations for the match.

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The Super Eagles boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon due to unpaid allowances and bonuses.
Captain William Troost-Ekong clarified the protest concerned long-standing payment disputes, not demands for special bonuses.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is in urgent discussions to resolve the payment issues.
Victor Osimhen's arrival lifted morale, but the payment standoff has overshadowed preparations for the match.