By Sport Analyst
Emmanuel Afonja
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have resumed training after their brief boycott over unpaid allowances was reportedly resolved following high-level discussions with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
On Tuesday evening, the players and coaching staff of the national team failed to turn up for their scheduled training session in protest against the non-payment of bonuses and allowances for their qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the ongoing 2026 World Cup playoff campaign.
According to team sources, the stand-off prompted an urgent meeting between team representatives and NFF officials to address the players’ concerns. Though details of the resolution were not made public, both sides are said to have reached a satisfactory agreement late Tuesday night.
Confirming the development, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong took to his official X handle on Wednesday morning to assure fans that the matter had been settled and that the team was now fully focused on the task ahead.
“Issue RESOLVED. We are together and as before focused on the games ahead! 🇳🇬,” Troost-Ekong wrote, signaling the team’s unity and readiness to continue their campaign.
The episode had initially caused concern among supporters and pundits, who feared it might affect team morale ahead of the crucial playoff fixtures. However, with the dispute now laid to rest, the players are expected to resume full training sessions at their camp base.
Nigeria will face Gabon on Thursday in the semi-final stage of the 2026 African World Cup playoffs. The winner of the encounter will go on to meet either Congo DR or Cameroon in the final, where only one team will secure a place in the intercontinental playoff for a shot at World Cup qualification.
Fans are hopeful that the resolution of the payment impasse will restore focus and motivation to the team as they seek to make a strong statement on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
