Super Eagles return to training after boycotting session over unpaid allowances
Super Eagles players and officials will return to training on Wednesday after boycotting Tuesday’s session over unresolved payment issues between the team and the Nigeria Football Federation.
According to Nigerian photojournalist, Sulaiman ‘Pooja’ Adebayo, the NFF and the team have reached a resolution and will train on Wednesday ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff Tournament game against Gabon on Thursday.
“Resolution reached. The players will be training today,” Mr Adebayo said on X. He followed up the post with a video of the players heading to the training venue.
Reports indicated that the players have not been paid camp allowances and match bonuses since 2019, prompting the players to boycott training on Tuesday as a last resort to demand action from the federation.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
FG to harmonise digital platforms regulations, governance frameworks
In the meantime, Mr Tijani directed that the regulatory status quo be maintained regarding internet platforms and online intermediaries.
Economy
Shettima urges Nigerian universities to create jobs, be innovative
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigerian universities must become centres of innovation, enterprise and industrialisation to accelerate economic growth.
States
161 people killed in Ogun road crashes, says FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps says 161 persons died in 415 road crashes across the state between January and May.
Economy
Six reasons OPay’s new security features give Nigerians greater peace of mind
As digital payments become part of everyday life, keeping money safe has never been more important
NationWide
NIN: 136 million Nigerians enrolled on national identity database, says NIMC
No fewer than 136 million Nigerians have been enrolled in the National Identity Management Commission’s national identity database.
Politics
Labour Party hails appellate court ruling affirming Nenadi Usman’s leadership
The Labour Party has welcomed a Court of Appeal judgement affirming that only its recognised national leadership can authorise litigation in the party’s name.
