World Cup playoffs: Super Eagles players and officials boycott training in Morocco over unpaid allowances

 The Super Eagles of Nigeria squad and its officials have boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unresolved issues with unpaid allowances and bonuses.

 

The players were supposed to train today for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon, but decided to boycott training.

 

According to veteran BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, the entire squad, including backroom staff, refused to train on Tuesday due to long-standing financial grievances with football authorities.

 

In a brief statement reported to have been jointly shared by players and officials, the team confirmed the development, saying:

 

“The full squad including officials withheld from training today in Morocco because of the unresolved issues with outstanding payments. The Super Eagles are awaiting a quick resolution to continue preparations for Thursday’s game with Gabon.”

 

The boycott comes just two days before the Super Eagles take on Gabon in the first semi-final of the World Cup Africa Playoff Tournament at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.

 

A win will secure Nigeria a spot in the final playoff against either Cameroon or DR Congo.