Nigeria boycott training before World Cup play-off

Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has thrown their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign into uncertainty after players and technical staff boycotted training on Tuesday. The protest, just two days before their crucial play-off match against Gabon in Morocco, stems from longstanding unpaid allowances and match bonuses. Reports suggest the squad is demanding a special bonus for this month’s African play-offs, adding to the financial grievances.