Football/ Nigeria’s Super Eagles resume training after bonus dispute resolved
The Nigerian national football team has returned to training after a one-day strike over unpaid bonuses, restoring focus to their crucial 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon.
Players had boycotted Tuesday’s session in protest of outstanding allowances dating back to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The strike highlighted ongoing tensions between the squad and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regarding player welfare.
Following emergency talks with sports authorities, the team confirmed the situation has been resolved.
Team captain William Troost-Ekong announced on social media, “Problem solved. The outstanding bonuses have been settled. The team is united and more determined than ever to represent Nigeria.”
While specific payment details remain confidential, sources indicate players received assurances that all owed amounts would be cleared before or immediately after Thursday’s decisive match in Rabat.
The high-stakes encounter against Gabon represents a critical opportunity for both nations to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive after failing to secure automatic berths during the regular qualifying campaign.
With the financial dispute now settled, the Super Eagles can fully concentrate on their objective: advancing in the playoffs and moving closer to securing a spot for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
