The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed that all outstanding bonuses and allowances owed to the team by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have been fully paid.
Team captain William Troost-Ekong announced the development on Wednesday via his verified X handle, assuring fans that the players are now focused on Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualifier against Gabon.
“Issue RESOLVED. Outstanding financials cleared and on ground. Team is UNITED and focused as before on representing NIGERIA with our maximum for the games ahead!” Ekong posted.
Although he did not confirm whether the team trained on Wednesday, his post follows Tuesday’s revelation that the players had boycotted training in protest over unpaid entitlements. Ekong had clarified that the team’s only demand was the settlement of their outstanding allowances and bonuses.
The World Cup qualifier against Gabon is scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. in Rabat, Morocco. The winner will advance to the play-off final to face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Coach Eric Chelle has invited 24 players for the encounter, coming off Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic that sealed their play-off spot.
Players currently in camp include Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, William Troost-Ekong, Benjamin Fredericks, and Chidozie Awaziem.
Others are Amas Obasogie, Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Victor Osimhen.
