National Teams
Nigeria Labour Congress strike delays Super Eagles players arrival in camp
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
The strike action embarked on by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) which began on Monday is taking its negative toll on players of the country’s qualification quest for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, resuming against South Africa this week.
15 players are in the team’s camp in Uyo with eight more expected to join them but their arrivals have been delayed by the laying down of tools by works, especially Airport staff.
Players including Maduka Okoye, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, and Paul Onuachu are yet to join the squad.
They are in the country but unable to arrive at camp because of the ongoing Nigeria Labour Congress strike which has stalled domestic flights. The indefinite strike has affected economic activities like education, transportation, and electricity.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles continue to prepare for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and the Benin Republic with 15 players having a comprehensive session on Monday morning at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio stadium.
The training which lasted two hours included fitness and shooting drills, plus tactical sessions led by head coach Finidi George.
There will be no training on Monday evening. The players will be allowed to rest and undergo a recovery session.
