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Arthur Ferridge

Nigeria players boycott training over wage dispute ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier

Boycott: The Super Eagles are protesting unpaid wages - (AFP via Getty Images)

Nigeria players and staff have boycotted training over a pay dispute ahead of a crunch World Cup qualifying play-off against Gabon.

The Super Eagles are currently in camp in Rabat, Morocco, but the team have reportedly gone on strike over unpaid allowance and wages, with some players still owed bonus payments dating back to 2019.

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