No more training! Nigeria captain: Issue resolved, outstanding payments received
6686 Sports News on November 13 Earlier, according to multiple media reports, the Nigerian national team, which is about to face Gabon in the World Non-Preliminary Play-offs, went on strike. Players refused to practice because of arrears in allowances and bonuses.
However, today the captain of the Nigerian national team, Ekon, who currently plays for Las Eternity, posted on social media: "The problem has been resolved and the outstanding financial payments have been received. The team is as united as ever and focused on representing Nigeria with all its strength in the next competition."
Previously, 23 players in the Nigerian team went on strike in an attempt to recover the subsidies and bonuses that were owed since 2019. The National Sports Council of Nigeria has intervened in the matter and ensured that the team can resume training in time for the competition in Rabat.
