More details have emerged about the rift between players and officials of the Super Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.
On Tuesday, there was no training as the players pressed home their demands.
According to sports photographer, Pooja Media, the NFF are believed to be owing backlogs of unpaid allowances that has spanned many years.
This has affected both current and former players/officials.
Although the NFF has made an offer to the players, there is no agreement reached, with 24 hours before they play Gabon in a 2026 World Cup playoff in Rabat, Morocco.
Pooja Media wrote on X: “NFF are owing backlogs of unpaid allowances for years; Affecting both Present & past players/officials.
“The players didn’t make any SPECIAL offer from the NFF, the offer came from the NFF even with a figure.
“The players are fighting for the new generation of players as they want the NFF to be responsible going forward.
“The fight is beyond unpaid allowances but for the future of football in Nigeria.”
