William Troost-Ekong Breaks Silence as Super Eagles Boycott Training Over Unpaid Bonuses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Playoff

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has publicly addressed the growing tension surrounding the Nigeria national team after reports emerged that players boycotted training ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon.

According to reports, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has failed to pay player bonuses spanning several years. Additionally, head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff are reportedly owed multiple months of unpaid salaries. As a result, the Super Eagles have demanded that all outstanding payments be settled before they return to training for the decisive match against Gabon.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Troost-Ekong confirmed that the situation remains unresolved but urged fans to stay calm while warning against misinformation spreading online.

William Troost-Ekong (@WTroostEkong) wrote:
“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.”