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Morocco/Nigeria: Super Eagles Revolt in Morocco Exposes NFF's Long History of Broken Promises
The Nigerian Football Federation owes players wages and bonuses dating back to 2019, including AFCON qualification bonuses, causing training disruptions before a critical qualifier.
- Ahead of the Gabon qualifier on Thursday, the Super Eagles withheld training in Rabat as the full squad and officials demanded resolution of unresolved payments.
- The dispute stems from unpaid allowances and wages, with players boycotting training due to unresolved payments including bonuses dating back to 2019 and AFCON qualification, as reported by the Nigerian press.
- Players met Nigerian Football Federation representatives but say no resolution has yet been reached, and William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain, added the squad will confirm once a resolution is found.
- A loss to Gabon would eliminate the Super Eagles, yet some players say confidence remains high about securing a World Cup place.
- After Alex Iwobi, Fulham midfielder, criticised the team hotel earlier this week, the Nigerian Football Federation has been contacted for comment as the camp faces ongoing controversy.
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Total News Sources35
Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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