Nigeria's national football team, the Super Eagles, will resume training on Wednesday after captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed a resolution had been reached with the Nigeria Football Federation following a player boycott over unpaid allowances.
Training Boycott Over Unpaid Allowances
The Super Eagles players took a stand on Tuesday evening by refusing to train in protest against unpaid allowances dating back many years. This dramatic action came despite the team facing a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff match against the Panthers of Gabon.
Team leaders had been engaged in intense negotiations with both the NFF and the National Sports Commission to find a solution before the important match. The timing highlighted the seriousness of the payment issues that have plagued the team for an extended period.
Ekong's Official Confirmation
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong made good on his promise to provide Nigerians with clarity about the situation. The defender published an official statement on his X page, formerly Twitter, confirming that the dispute had been settled.
"Issue RESOLVED. Outstanding promises cleared on ground. Team is UNITED and focused as before on representing NIGERIA with our maximum for the games ahead! ?? @NGSuperEagles," Troost-Ekong wrote in his social media post.
Focus Returns to World Cup Qualifiers
With the financial dispute now settled, the Super Eagles can fully concentrate on their upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Gabon. The resolution comes as a relief to Nigerian football fans who had been concerned about the potential impact of the payment issues on team performance.
The players are expected to train on Wednesday as originally scheduled, putting the focus back on football and the critical task of securing qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team's unity and commitment to representing Nigeria remain intact despite the recent challenges.
