Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has assured Nigerians that all internal issues within the national team have been fully resolved, with focus now redirected toward their crucial World Cup playoff clash against Gabon.
The reassuring update came through the defender’s verified X (Twitter) handle on Wednesday morning, where he wrote.
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“Issue RESOLVED. We are together and as before, focussed on the games ahead! 🇳🇬 @NGSuperEagles”
Troost-Ekong’s message came at a time as a relief as bonus disagreement between the NFF and the Super Eagles set to derail the FIFA 2026 World Cup dream.
His statement doused any lingering tension and reaffirmed the team’s commitment to unity and collective ambition.
According to reports, team officials and senior players met to address concerns raised during preparations for the playoffs, ensuring that harmony was restored before the crucial tie.
Ekong’s public declaration now signals a renewed sense of purpose within the squad as they look to seal their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and coaching staff have also been commended for swiftly resolving the matter, allowing the players to refocus on the task ahead.
Nigeria, who narrowly missed out on the last World Cup in Qatar, will be looking to make a strong statement this time around.
The upcoming clash against Gabon is viewed as a pivotal moment in their qualification campaign as the winner of the match will proceed to play in the CAF Word Cup playoff final on Sunday.
With calm restored and leadership reaffirmed, the Super Eagles are expected to put up a united front when they face Gabon and ensured victory against the Gabonese.
Fans across the country have welcomed Ekong’s update, expressing optimism that the team’s renewed focus and togetherness will translate into victory on the pitch.
