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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has spoken publicly for the first time following reports that the Nigeria national team has boycotted training ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon.<\/p>\n

The development stems from a lingering dispute over unpaid bonuses and allowances, which has reportedly caused tension between the players and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).<\/p>\n

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Troost-Ekong confirmed that the issue remains unresolved, urging calm and dismissing false claims circulating online.<\/p>\n

William Troost-Ekong (@WTroostEkong):<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce resolution is found we will be the first to confirm.<\/p>\n

Any other statement\/claim or especially demands other than the rightful request written about below is FALSE.<\/p>\n

All we want and continue to do is focus on the big games ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

The statement suggests that while discussions are ongoing, the players are united in seeking what they describe as their \u201crightful request\u201d from the football authorities.<\/p>\n

With the high-stakes encounter against Gabon fast approaching, fans across Nigeria are hopeful that the matter will be swiftly resolved to allow the team to fully concentrate on securing qualification for the World Cup.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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