Players and officials of the Super Eagles today boycotted training in Morocco, citing unresolved issues with outstanding payments from the Nigeria Football Federation.
The development was disclosed on X, formerly Twitter, by Nigerian sports photojournalist Sulaiman Adebayo, popularly known as PoojaMedia, highlighting growing tensions within the national team ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup playoff.
Insiders revealed that the players were expecting bonuses and allowances linked to their international appearances and current camp participation payments that have yet to be settled.
The decision to halt training appears aimed at pressuring the federation to resolve the backlog promptly. If unresolved, the protest could disrupt preparations and affect team morale ahead of the high-stakes playoff.
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Fans reacting with concern warn that such off-field disputes could undermine the Super Eagles’ performance.
With attention now focused on the federation, many are watching closely to see if the payment issues will be resolved swiftly or if the fallout could jeopardize Nigeria’s World Cup ambitions.
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