The Super Eagles of Nigeria refused to train on Tuesday to protest unpaid bonuses that have been pending for about two years.
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According to reports from SCORENigeria, the players told head coach Eric Chelle that they would not continue training until the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) clears the outstanding payments.
The unpaid bonuses include allowances from both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers and the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
The team had their first training session in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup playoffs.
Their second session, scheduled for Tuesday night, was canceled due to the protest.Currently, 23 players are in camp at the Rive Hotel in Rabat, awaiting further updates from team officials and the NFF.
