The Super Eagles’ camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon, was thrown into turmoil on Tuesday following a training boycott by players and technical staff over unpaid bonuses and allowances.
The tension, which had raised fears of a potential setback to Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign, has now been resolved after urgent intervention by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Reports from the team’s camp on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, confirm that the dispute was amicably settled late Tuesday night, allowing the squad to resume full training earlier on Wednesday.
Sources close to the team revealed that senior officials from the NFF met with the players and coaching crew in a closed-door session to address the grievances and reaffirm the Federation’s commitment to fulfilling its financial obligations.
While details of the agreement remain undisclosed, team insiders say the resolution was reached in “a calm and constructive atmosphere,” with both parties prioritizing national interest and the urgency of the upcoming match.
The Super Eagles will now shift focus back to the pitch as they prepare to face Gabon in what is expected to be a tightly contested semi-final encounter in the African playoff series.
Coaching staff have reportedly urged the players to put the off-field issues behind them and channel their energy into delivering a disciplined, high-tempo performance to secure a place in the playoff final.
Despite the distractions, optimism remains high within the camp, with several players expressing renewed commitment to the team’s qualification mission.
Nigeria faces Gabon later this week in what many analysts describe as a must-win fixture that could determine the country’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
