Super Eagles players have vowed not to play against Gabon in Thursday’s 2026 World Cup playoffs if their demands are not met.
The squad refused to train on Tuesday over unpaid allowances, which reportedly spans several years.
And as at this morning, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is yet to release an official statement.
According to Shooting Stars media officer, Adepoji Tobi Samuel, on X: “8:15am:
“There’s no official statement from the NFF.
“The official media group of the Super Eagles has been calm, no information since yesterday.
“Before bed time yesterday, the players have vowed they won’t play until the NFF cleared all backlog of debts.
“The National Sports Commission (NSC) Executives have been in contact with the leaders of the Super Eagles.
“The NSC told me that they have released further funds for the NFF yesterday night.
“The NSC also told me that they have released monies due for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers to the NFF.
“NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau is expected to meet with the players this morning.
“I’m hopeful there will solution and compromise from both sides when they meet this morning.”
