Nigeria’s preparations for Thursday’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off against Gabon are back on track after the Super Eagles called off their brief strike and returned to training on Wednesday evening.
The development came as a major relief to millions of Nigerian fans who had spent the last 24 hours in uncertainty following reports that players had boycotted training in Rabat over unpaid allowances and appearance fees.
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Captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed the breakthrough in a short but reassuring post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, writing, “Issue RESOLVED. We are together and, as before, focused on the games ahead!”
The message immediately lifted the mood in the Super Eagles’ camp and among supporters, signaling the end of a dispute that had threatened to derail Nigeria’s build-up to one of their most crucial fixtures in recent years.
According to team sources, mediation efforts led by senior Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials and player representatives helped broker peace late on Tuesday night. The intervention ensured the squad resumed their final training session as scheduled on Wednesday, restoring calm and unity just in time for matchday.
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The Super Eagles, who are chasing a seventh FIFA World Cup appearance, now turn full attention to Thursday’s play-off clash against Gabon’s Panthers at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Officials within the NFF expressed relief at the quick resolution, aware of the potential consequences if the standoff had persisted, including possible disciplinary measures from FIFA or the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
While the finer details of the settlement remain undisclosed, Troost-Ekong’s statement underscores renewed solidarity within the camp. The focus, once again, is on performance, pride, and progression to the next stage of qualification.
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As fans eagerly await kick-off, the Super Eagles will hope that their unity off the pitch translates into composure and excellence on it — the kind of performance that can reignite Nigeria’s World Cup dream.
