The Super Eagles of Nigeria have skipped training over unpaid bonuses ahead of the upcoming crucial World Cup qualifying play-off match against Gabon.
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The players shunned the training exercise stating that they are owed allowances for qualifying for the 2025 African Cup of Nations and making the World Cup play-off as well as for achievements dating back to 2019.
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The remonstrators who described the condition as ”empty promises” disclosed that they are awaiting a quick resolution to continue their preparation to navigate past the Gabonese.
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Following the incident of Tuesday, the squad numbered 23 and full technical crew released a statement which reads in extracts, ”The full squad, including officials withheld from today’s training in Morocco because of unresolved issues with outstanding payments.
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”The Super Eagles are awaiting a quick resolution to continue preparation for Thursday’s game with Gabon. Thank you, from the players.”
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Nigeria is expected to face the Panthers of Gabon on Thursday at the 22,000 capacity Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
