Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has clarified that the team did not request any special bonus ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
The squad staged a training boycott in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday over unpaid bonuses and allowances.
In a statement, Troost-Ekong and his teammates explained the reason for their action, “The full squad including officials boycotted training today in Morocco because of the unresolved issues with outstanding payments.
“The Super Eagles are awaiting a quick resolution to continue the preparation for Thursday’s game with Gabon.”
The centre-back also dismissed claims suggesting that the players are attempting to hold the nation to ransom with bonus demands.
“Any other statement/claim especially demands other than the rightful request written below (an X post clearly reporting that the players demand payment of outstanding bonuses) are FALSE,” Troost-Ekong posted on X.
Reports indicate that the Super Eagles are calling for the settlement of bonuses that have been pending for several years.
Éric Chelle’s squad is set to face the Panthers of Gabon in the semi-final of the playoffs at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat on Thursday.
