Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed reports of boycott of training by the team ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off against Gabon.
The reports said the players demanded payment of outstanding bonuses. They had trained earlier in the week but what triggered Tuesday’s action is not yet known.
The Super Eagles have been in Morocco since Sunday, November 9 for the game on Thursday, November 13.
Therefore, the reported action comes as a surprise to many.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, to explain the stand-off, captain of the three-time African champions said the row is on outstanding payments and nothing else.
“Once resolution is found we will be the first to confirm,” the Al Kholood defender wrote on Tuesday.
“Any other statement/claim or especially demands other than the rightful request written about below is FALSE.
“All we want and continue to do is focus on the big games ahead.”
