Super Eagles train despite bonus dispute in Fez
The Super Eagles held a training session in Fez amid ongoing concerns over unpaid bonuses. Reports indicated that players and officials considered boycotting training and delaying travel plans unless their entitlements were settled. Oluwashina Okeleji and Tobi Adepoju provided updates on the situation, noting that the Nigeria Football Federation was working to resolve the payment issues. The team ultimately proceeded with training, but uncertainty remains over the resolution of their demands.
Match highlights
- The Super Eagles trained in Fez despite threats of a boycott due to unpaid bonuses.
- Players and coaching staff are awaiting bonus payments for four matches at the tournament, including games against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Mozambique.
- Oluwashina Okeleji reported that bonuses for the AFCON2025 tournament had not yet been received.
- Tobi Adepoju later confirmed that the Nigeria Football Federation was processing payments and that the team completed their training session.
- The incident follows a similar protest in Rabat in November, when the team boycotted training over unpaid allowances.
