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Players and officials of Nigeria’s Super Eagles shunned training in Rabat, Morocco, on November 11, 2025. The team missed Tuesday’s workout as issues over bonus and allowances were yet to be resolved. The officials want resolution on this urgently ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier playoff with Gabon.
The full squad, including coaching staff, refused to participate in the session. Players express frustration for a series of unfulfilled promises by the Nigeria Football Federation and cited outstanding payments since 2019.
The players were not given any bonus for qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Allowances for reaching the 2026 World Cup playoffs remain unpaid, and this backlog fuels the current standoff.
Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen faces mounting pressure amid the crisis. The team arrived early in Morocco for preparations, and early arrivals were Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze.
The boycott comes after several controversies recently, including the viral video put up by Iwobi about poor conditions at the hotel where the team stayed. While the players want all their concentration on the pitch, they now say that they must be treated fairly. Federation officials scramble to address the issues.
Sports journalist Oluwashina Okeleji reported the development on X. The players have been complaining about various unfulfilled promises. Reactions from fans are strong across social media, many supporting the team’s move.
NFF recognizes their grievances but asks for patience. Sources say that negotiations are still on, behind the scenes. A resolution could restore normalcy before the Gabon clash.
