The Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons reportedly shunned training Wednesday night ahead of the third-place match in the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as they protested unpaid allowances.
Complete Sports reports that the Falcons protested over unpaid bonuses and allowances.
The players had reportedly met with officials of the Nigeria Football Federation over the issue Wednesday morning.
Wednesday’s protest was not the first to be staged by the Nigerian players.
The Nigerian female national team will play against She-polopolo of Zambia in the third place match of WAFCON 2022 on Friday.
The encounter is billed for the Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca, Complete Sports reports.