Troost-Ekong denies ‘special demands’ claims

Boluwatife Kehinde
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‎Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has firmly denied reports suggesting that Nigeria’s national team players made any “special demands” while in camp.
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‎He clarified that the players’ current concerns are strictly about receiving their overdue payments, not additional or extraordinary requests.
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‎The response comes amid growing tension within the Nigerian camp in Morocco, where preparations for a crucial World Cup qualifying playoff were reportedly interrupted by a player protest over unpaid bonuses.
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‎Addressing the issue on social media, Troost-Ekong quoted a post from BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, adding his own clarification: ‎“Any other statement/claim or especially demands other than the rightful request written about below is FALSE. All we want and continue to do is focus on the big games ahead.”
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‎His statement directly counters earlier reports suggesting that the players had made fresh or “special” demands linked to the ongoing playoff campaign.
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‎ Troost-Ekong emphasised that the team’s focus remains on ensuring that long-standing financial obligations are met, allowing them to concentrate fully on the upcoming matches.
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‎Meanwhile, Tensions escalated earlier in the week when the Super Eagles reportedly boycotted a scheduled training session on Tuesday, in protest over the unpaid bonuses.
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‎The move drew attention to what many have described as persistent financial issues between the players and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).
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‎Troost-Ekong concluded by assuring fans that once the matter is resolved, the team will be the first to make it known.