Super Eagles Captain, Troost-Ekong Confirms Team’s Protest Over Unpaid Allowances

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has denied reports that Nigeria’s national team boycotted training in Morocco over special bonus demands, clarifying that the players’ protest was solely over unpaid allowances and bonuses owed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

In a statement posted on his official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Troost-Ekong dismissed media claims suggesting that the players were asking for additional payments ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs.

“Once a resolution is found, we will be the first to confirm. 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,”
Troost-Ekong wrote.

His clarification came after reports surfaced that the team had refused to train until their demands for extra bonuses were met.

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Players Protest Unpaid Allowances

The statement follows a standoff in Rabat, Morocco, where players and officials reportedly boycotted Tuesday evening’s training session to protest against outstanding payments.

According to team sources, the Super Eagles are yet to receive their allowances and qualification bonuses for both the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the ongoing 2026 World Cup playoff campaign.

Efforts by officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) to resolve the dispute were still ongoing as of Wednesday morning.

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Crucial Playoff Ahead

Nigeria is set to face Gabon on Thursday, November 13, in the semi-final of the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The winner of the encounter will progress to the final stage, where they will meet either Congo DR or Cameroon for a place in the intercontinental playoff, which determines the last qualification slot for Africa.