Mr Gide said the six-day programme was designed to equip teachers with skills to deliver diverse sports activities in their schools.
“Do not stop until you secure qualification. Super Eagles, keep soaring. The nation stands with you!” the president said.
Nigeria will face the winner of the second semifinal tie between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Cameroon in the mini-tournament final on Sunday.
The aggrieved players, through Troost-Ekong, had vowed not to end their protest until the NFF settled the unpaid allowances and match bonuses they were owed.
Mr Adebayo said on X, “Resolution reached. The players will be training today.’’
The tournament is scheduled for Mexico in March 2026.
“Once resolution is found, we will be the first to confirm,” Super Eagles captain Ekong said.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s government’s failure to pay allowances and bonuses to Super Eagles players.
Upon assuming duty at the NIS, Mr Shaibu reiterated his commitment to restoring the institute’s lost glory after years of neglect and institutional decay.
Asked if the next World Cup will be his last, the 40-year-old said, “Definitely, yes. I’m going to be 41 years old, and I think it will be the moment.”
