We Didn’t Boycott Training Because Of ‘Special Bonus’ – Super Eagles Captain Ekong

The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has confirmed that the team skipped training on Tuesday due to unpaid allowances and bonuses.

The players boycotted training ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifier play-off as they waited for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to settle outstanding payments.

In a tweet, William Troost-Ekong clarified that the boycott was not about demanding any special bonuses, stressing that the players were simply asking for what is already owed to them.

“Once 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,” he wrote.

The Super Eagles’ training camp opened in Rabat on Monday as they prepare for Thursday’s crucial qualifier against Gabon.

The winner of the match will face either DR Congo or Cameroon in the final stage to secure Africa’s spot in the intercontinental playoff for the 2026 World Cup.

Once 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. https://t.co/093Naixfl3

— William Troost-Ekong (M.F.R) (@WTroostEkong) November 11, 2025

KanyiDaily recalls that Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi also raised alarm over the poor state of the team’s accommodation in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff against Gabon.