The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed that all outstanding bonuses and allowances owed to the players have been cleared by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).
Gatekeepers News reports that team captain William Troost-Ekong announced the development on Wednesday via his verified X handle, saying the issue had been resolved and that the squad was now fully focused on Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Gabon.
“Issue RESOLVED. Outstanding financials cleared and on ground. Team is UNITED and focused as before on representing NIGERIA with our maximum for the games ahead!” Ekong wrote.
He, however, did not confirm whether the team trained on Wednesday ahead of the decisive encounter.
Ekong’s post followed Tuesday’s brief protest by the players, who reportedly boycotted training over unpaid allowances and bonuses. The captain had earlier clarified that the team made no new demands beyond the settlement of their outstanding entitlements.
The World Cup qualifying match against Gabon is scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. in Rabat, Morocco. The winner will advance to the play-off final to face either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Head coach Eric Chelle has invited 24 players for the encounter, coming weeks after Nigeria sealed their play-off place with a 4–0 victory over neighbours Benin Republic.
Players currently in camp include Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, William Troost-Ekong, Benjamin Fredericks, and Chidozie Awaziem.
Others are Amas Obasogie, Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika, Zaidu Sanusi, Frank Onyeka, Alhassan Yusuf, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Victor Osimhen.
