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The Digest:

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has publicly addressed the team's training boycott in Morocco, calling for focus on the crucial Gabon match while clarifying that players are only seeking rightful payments. The entire squad and officials refused to train over unpaid bonuses dating back years, creating a crisis just 48 hours before Nigeria's most important World Cup qualifier.

Key Points:
  • Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Rabat over unpaid bonuses.
  • Captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed the protest but denied false claims about player demands.
  • The boycott involves all key players, including Osimhen, Iwobi, and Lookman.
  • Unpaid allowances reportedly date back several years, affecting current and former players.
  • The NFF is holding emergency talks to resolve the crisis before the Gabon match.
  • Troost-Ekong urged the public to disregard unverified reports about the situation.
  • The protest highlights systemic financial issues within Nigerian football administration.
With World Cup qualification at stake, this financial standoff represents both an immediate crisis and a broader battle for the future accountability of Nigerian football.

Sources: Troost Ekong/ X, Soccernet

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