Breaking News: NFF and Super Eagles Reach Agreement Over Unpaid Bonuses

The long-standing dispute between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles over unpaid bonuses has reportedly been resolved.

The agreement follows reports that the players boycotted training on Tuesday in protest over unpaid entitlements, just days before Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. It is believed that some players are still owed bonus payments going back as far as 2019, with some claiming that bonuses due for their recent Africa Cup of Nations qualification are still yet to be actioned.

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed the resolution on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, posting:

With the matter now settled, the Super Eagles were seen leaving the team hotel on Wednesday as they prepared to leave for full training ahead of their crucial World Cup playoff match against Gabon tomorrow in Rabat. While it remains unclear whether the federation has fully settled all outstanding financial entitlements, the return to training suggests that both parties have reached a positive understanding to ensure the team’s focus returns to the pitch.

Nigeria’s clash with Gabon is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat. Should the Super Eagles advance, they will face the winner of the other semi-final between Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final playoff on November 16, with a place in the inter-confederation play-offs at stake.