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Players Protest: Super Eagles boylllcott training, demand payment before facing Gabon
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday refused to train in Rabat, Morocco as the players protested unpaid bonuses that have been pending for about two years now.
According to reports from sources close to camp of the Super Eagles, the players told head coach Eric Chelle that they would not continue training until the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) clears the outstanding payments.
The unpaid bonuses include allowances from both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
The team had their first training session in Rabat, on Monday as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup playoffs.
Their second session, scheduled for Tuesday night, was canceled due to the protest.
Currently, 23 players are in camp at the Rive Hotel in Rabat, awaiting further updates from team officials and the NFF.
The match against the Gabonese national team is expected to take place on Thursday November 13th in Rabat, Morocco.
The winner of the tie will face the winner between Cameroon and DR Congo.
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