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The Digest:

Nigeria’s World Cup preparations have been thrown into turmoil as the Super Eagles and their officials boycotted training in Rabat over unpaid allowances. According to team sources, the entire squad refused to train just 48 hours before their crucial playoff semi-final against Gabon, demanding resolution of long-standing financial grievances.

Key Points:
  • Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Rabat on Tuesday.
  • The protest is over unpaid allowances and bonuses from previous engagements.
  • The boycott occurs two days before the crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon.
  • Victor Osimhen had joined the camp earlier, boosting team morale.
  • The Nigeria Football Federation has yet to issue an official statement.
  • This follows the NFF's earlier protest against match officials for the game.
  • The team is expected to resume training only if payments are resolved.
This financial standoff threatens to undermine Nigeria’s World Cup ambitions, highlighting recurring structural issues that continue to plague the nation’s football administration at critical moments.

Sources: Vanguard