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Nigeria’s national football team, including stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, boycotted training on Tuesday ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon, due to unpaid allowances and match bonuses. The players are demanding a resolution with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before the semi-final on Thursday. Captain William Troost-Ekong emphasized the team’s desire to focus on upcoming games. The NFF has not commented, but urgent talks are reportedly underway.
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