Super Eagles returned to training on Wednesday ahead of their CAF World Cup qualifiers playoff match against Gabon.
The team had refused to train a day before due to unpaid bonuses and allowances, standing firm until an agreement was reached with the Nigeria Football Federation.
Following the resolution, team captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed in a social media post, stating:
“Issue resolved. Outstanding promises cleared on ground. Team is united and focused as before on representing Nigeria with our maximum for the games ahead.”
Issue RESOLVED. Outstanding financials cleared and on ground. Team is UNITED and focussed as before on representing NIGERIA with our maximum for the games ahead! 🇳🇬 @NGSuperEagles
— William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) (@WTroostEkong) November 12, 2025
Eguavoen faults Players
Meanwhile, NFF Technical Director, Augustine Eguavoen acknowledged the situation but emphasized the timing of the strike was not ideal.
“The timing of the strike was wrong. They might have had their reasons but the timing was not the best. Having said that, I have faith in them to rise up to the occasion and do the business on Thursday, and afterwards, on Sunday.”
Despite the team’s resumption of its pregame activities on Wednesday, the customary pre-match press conference did not take place – CAF also did not offer any explanations.
Also read: NFF Needs Code of Conduct Amid Rising Discipline Concerns
Nigeria is set to face Gabon, Thursday, at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
The second semi-final will feature Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Al Barid Stadium at 8 PM. Both matches will determine the finalists for the CAF World Cup qualifiers playoff.
