LunagisthubSuper Eagles Boycott Training Over Bonus Dispute
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles players are locked in a heated dispute over bonus payments. The players have refused to train in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off semi-final against Gabon.
The players are demanding $15,000 per match, totaling $30,000, while the NFF has offered $10,000 per match. This is not the first time the players have raised concerns about bonuses. In the past, they received $5,000 per match, which was doubled to $10,000 when Amaju Pinnick took office. Now, the players are citing increased bonuses in other countries, such as Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon, as a reason for their request.
The dispute has led to a training boycott, and the players have released a statement emphasizing their refusal to train until the bonus issue is resolved. The statement reads, “The full squad, including officials, withheld from training today in Morocco because of the unresolved issues with outstanding payments.” If the dispute is not resolved quickly, it could impact the team’s chances in the play-off against Gabon.
The NFF and the players will need to come to an agreement on the bonus payments to avoid further disruptions. The outcome of this dispute will be crucial in determining the team’s performance in the World Cup qualifiers. Will the NFF meet the players’ demands, or will they stick to their offer? Only time will tell.
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