Disaster has hit the Tremendous Eagles camp in Morocco as gamers have reportedly boycotted Tuesday’s coaching session over unpaid allowances and unresolved monetary points with the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF).
The choice got here simply two days earlier than Nigeria’s essential 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff conflict in opposition to Gabon, elevating contemporary issues concerning the crew’s readiness and morale forward of the high-stakes encounter.
Sources from the crew’s base in Rabat confirmed that the gamers refused to participate within the afternoon coaching session, insisting that their excellent funds have to be settled earlier than they return to the pitch.
The boycott follows rising frustration among the many squad over delayed bonuses and allowances from earlier worldwide matches and tournaments.
In the meantime, Galatasaray ahead Victor Osimhen joined the crew earlier within the day, bringing the variety of gamers in camp to 23. Solely Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye continues to be being anticipated to reach.
Osimhen was stated to have confronted journey delays from Turkey resulting from flight issues earlier than lastly arriving in Rabat on Tuesday afternoon. He was anticipated to take part within the night coaching session earlier than the boycott was introduced.
The Tremendous Eagles started preparations for the playoffs on Monday, however the newest growth has forged uncertainty over their build-up to Thursday’s semi-final in opposition to Gabon.
Head coach Eric Chelle now faces the robust process of restoring focus throughout the squad as Nigeria search to advance of their bid for a spot on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The NFF is but to problem an official response to the gamers’ protest as pressure continues to mount within the crew’s camp.
