Tension is boiling in the Super Eagles camp as players have vowed not to play Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon unless their long-overdue allowances are paid.
According to reports, the squad boycotted Tuesday’s training session after years of unpaid bonuses, demanding the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) settle all outstanding debts before they take the pitch.
Media officer Adepoji Tobi Samuel revealed on X that the National Sports Commission (NSC) has stepped in, releasing additional funds to the NFF overnight. He also disclosed that NFF President Ibrahim Gusau is set to meet with the players this morning in hopes of reaching a compromise.
With a victory against Gabon putting Nigeria one step closer to qualifying for the final playoff against Cameroon or DR Congo, fans are pleading for a quick resolution to avoid national disappointment.
