JUST IN: SUPER EAGLES PLAYERS BOYCOT TRAINING AHEAD OF CRUNCH WORLD CUP PLAYOFF

November 11, 2025

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Nigeria’s preparations for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon suffered a major setback on Tuesday as the Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unresolved issues surrounding unpaid allowances and bonuses.

According to veteran BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji,the entire squad, including backroom staff, refused to train on Tuesday due to long-standing financial grievances with football authorities.

In a brief statement reported to have been jointly shared by players and officials, the team confirmed the development, saying:

“The full squad including officials withheld from training today in Morocco because of the unresolved issues with outstanding payments. The Super Eagles are awaiting a quick resolution to continue preparations for Thursday’s game with Gabon.”

The boycott comes just two days before the Super Eagles face Gabon in the first semi-final of the World Cup Africa Playoff Tournament at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

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