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·11 November 2025

World Cup 2026: Super Eagles refuse to train

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World Cup 2026: Super Eagles refuse to train

Tension is running high in the Super Eagles camp. On Tuesday, both players and coaching staff refused to take part in training in protest over delayed payment of their bonuses, reports TheCable.


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These bonuses are related to qualification for AFCON 2025 and the World Cup 2026 play-offs. Some veterans are still waiting for bonuses dating back to 2019. Nigeria is set to face Gabon on Thursday in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2026 play-offs, and this crisis could have a significant impact on the team's preparations.

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