The Super Eagles of Nigeria have resolved a payment dispute with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and will resume training after players boycotted a scheduled session over unpaid allowances, a situation that threatened to disrupt their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
According to reports, the national team players and officials refused to train on Tuesday over outstanding allowances owed for successfully qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2026 World Cup playoff. The boycott highlighted the recurring issue of payment delays that has often plagued the team before major competitions.
The tension was diffused after successful negotiations between the team and the football administrators. While the specific details of the agreement were not made public, the team's captain, William Troost-Ekong, took to social media to confirm the resolution and reassure the nation.
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In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Troost-Ekong wrote, “Issue RESOLVED. We are together and as before focussed on the games ahead!” The message was a clear signal that the squad's unity had been restored and their attention was now fully directed towards the crucial upcoming matches.
The resolution comes just in time for the Super Eagles' semi-final clash against Gabon in the 2026 African World Cup playoffs on Thursday. The winner of this match will advance to the final to face either Congo DR or Cameroon, competing for the sole African slot available at the intercontinental playoff tournament.
With the financial concerns now settled, fans and analysts expect the team to play with a clear mind and renewed focus as they continue their quest to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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