""Once resolution is found we will be the first to confirm," Super Eagles centre-back and captain William Troost-Ekong said in a post on X."
""All we want and continue to do is focus on the big games ahead.""
Nigeria players and technical staff staged a training boycott over longstanding unpaid allowances and match bonuses, with some payments dating back to 2019. The dispute involves allowances for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Star players including Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman joined the protest while captain William Troost-Ekong said the team will confirm any resolution and remain focused on the upcoming matches. The Nigeria Football Federation has not responded publicly, but sources indicate urgent talks are ongoing and training is expected to resume pending a resolution. Nigeria must beat Gabon to stay in World Cup contention.
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