Victor Osimhen and his teammates refused to attend the training session!
A major crisis is unfolding in the Nigerian national team ahead of their 2026 World Cup Africa Qualifiers Play-Off Semi-Final match against Gabon. The Ministry has intervened in the African representative team, which features Victor Osimhen and Wilfried Ndidi. Here are the details...
A major crisis is unfolding in the Nigerian national football team ahead of their 2026 World Cup Africa Qualifiers Play-Off Semi-Final match against Gabon in Morocco.
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The Super Eagles, featuring Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray and Wilfried Ndidi from Beşiktaş, gathered in Nigeria and then traveled to Morocco, where the match will be played on neutral ground. However, the Nigerian team faced a huge surprise upon arrival.
Yesterday evening, the Nigerian players decided to boycott the training session in Morocco due to the fact that they have not received their bonuses for the past two years.
In response, the Nigerian Football Federation quickly intervened and held a meeting with the players. However, the players did not reach an agreement with the federation.
Lastly, the National Sports Commission, under the Ministry of Sports, held a meeting with the players, urging them to attend the training sessions. However, no final agreement has been reached between the players and the parties involved.
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It is expected that the Nigerian national team players will have another meeting with the National Sports Commission before today's scheduled training session.
Previously, the Nigerian players had expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the hotel selected for their camp, further complicating their relationship with the federation.
