“Issue resolved”: Super Eagles make strike u-turn, to resume training ahead of Gabon clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially called off their strike and will return to training on Wednesday, ahead of their game against Gabon on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports.

Nigeria will lock horns with Gabon in the semifinals of the CAF World Cup playoffs at the Prince Moulay Hassan Staidum on Thursday.

Some of the players started trickling into their Morocco camp since Sunday, despite the Monday resumption date that was set.

The team had their first training session on Monday, and were sussposed to also train on Tuesday. But news broke on Wednesday evening that the players boycotted training in protest of owed payments bonuses.

This issue caused a row in the Nigerian football community, with some fans criticizing the Nigeria Football Federation, while others criticized the players due to a perceived lack of commitment.

Nonetheless, it was reported that officials from the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Council were in communication with the players and trying to resolve the matter.

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There are National Sports Commission officials at the Super Eagles hotel.

Hopefully the negotiation is going on well. #PoojaInMorroco

— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) November 12, 2025

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Now, in a fresh development communicated by the NFF media team, the players have reached an agreement with the NFF and will resume training on Wednesday.

Team captain William Troost-Ekong also confirmed that all their outstanding payments had been cleared on social media.

Issue RESOLVED. Outstanding financials cleared and on ground. Team is UNITED and focussed as before on representing NIGERIA with our maximum for the games ahead! @NGSuperEagles

— William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) (@WTroostEkong) November 12, 2025

Time For Super Eagles To Focus On Task Ahead

With the matter of their outstanding payments successfully cleared, the Super Eagles will now focus on their task against Gabon On Thursday.

They have to make a statement against the Pathers or risk missing the World Cup for a second consecutive time.

Despite the payments issue, Nigeria are still favourites heading into that game because of their superior quality.

They will be looking to claim the victory and advance to the next stage against the winner of the game between DR Congo and Cameroon.