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Nigeria Players Boycott Training Over Unpaid Bonuses Before World Cup Play-Off

Talks with the federation remain unresolved over unpaid allowances, wages, and bonuses dating to 2019.

Overview

  • The Super Eagles players and staff skipped Tuesday’s session in Rabat, issuing a statement confirming they withheld training over outstanding payments.
  • The dispute covers unpaid allowances, wages, and bonuses reportedly including sums from AFCON qualification and earlier campaigns.
  • Representatives of the Nigerian Football Federation have met members of the squad, but no agreement has been announced as urgent discussions continue.
  • Nigeria face Gabon on Thursday in the play-off semi-final in Morocco, with defeat ending their 2026 World Cup hopes before a potential final and March inter-confederation play-off.
  • Victor Osimhen has linked up with the camp, while a separate social-media video by Alex Iwobi about the team hotel drew attention earlier in the week.