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Super Eagles boycott training in Morocco over unpaid allowances – Reports

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Super Eagles boycott training in Morocco over unpaid allowances – Reports

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The Nigeria’s senior men’s national team players and officials have boycotted training in Morocco over unresolved issues regarding outstanding payments.

According to The Independent Mirror, the team, in a statement, confirmed that the entire squad—including officials—refused to train on Tuesday as they await a resolution from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

“The full squad, including officials, boycotted training today in Morocco due to unresolved issues over outstanding payments,” the statement read.

The players are hoping for a swift resolution to enable them to resume preparations ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon.

On Thursday, Nigeria are set to face Gabon in a must-win encounter, but their build-up has been disrupted by the ongoing payment dispute.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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