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The Digest:

The Super Eagles have returned to training after a brief strike over unpaid allowances was resolved through talks between players, coaches, and Nigeria Football Federation officials. With the financial dispute settled, the team has shifted focus to their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon in Rabat.

Key Points:
  • The Super Eagles resumed training at 5 PM local time after halting activities over unpaid bonuses.
  • Team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the session following the resolution of the dispute.
  • Closed-door talks between senior players, technical crew, and NFF officials led to the breakthrough.
  • The team is now fully focused on their World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon.
  • The match will be played on Thursday at 5 PM Nigerian time in Rabat, Morocco.
  • The resolution comes after players refused to train on Tuesday in protest.
  • The winner will advance to face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the final playoff round.
With financial tensions eased, the Eagles turn their attention to the pitch, where victory remains the only acceptable outcome for a nation hungry for World Cup qualification.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria