The Confederation of African Football World Cup Qualifying playoffs have been underway, with Cameroon set to face off vs. DR Congo, with the winner set to face off against the victor between Nigeria vs. Gabon. However, Nigeria’s squad has decided to boycott the match unless payments promised to the players & technical staff are honored. Join Aly Trost-Martin, Michael Lahoud, Troy Deeney & Geoff Shreeves as they break down the story, discussing whether or not Nigerian Football Federation can sort this out in time for the match vs. Gabon.
0:00 CAF Playoff SITUATION with Nigeria
0:44 William Troost-Ekong comments
0:58 Is this surprising to see from Nigeria?
1:55 Nigeria is in a make-or-break moment
2:18 Will this stop Nigeria from qualifying?
4:27 Victor Osimhen MUST step up
5:51 Nigeria needs a “Roy Keane” moment
6:43 What is FIFA doing during these situations?
7:53 Final Thoughts
8:08 Watch More!
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Why is this show no longer on Spotify? Last update was October… what's going on morning footy?
First it’s customs in South Africa then it’s training facilities then it’s the stadium then it’s the hotels you booked now it’s this wtf is wrong with this country 😂😂😂😂❤️😂🖕
Ekong is our skippo watch ya mouth, u know nothing about the super eagles is rubbish like this comes out ur mouth. Watch ur mouth about skippo
Player of the tournament at the last AFCON has not done his talking on the pitch ?
83 caps for Nigeria, played in the Premier league & Serie A, does buddy even watch football ?
''all of Africa doesn't want Nigeria to qualify '' what a nonsensical take. Who are you to say that??!
African players & payment issues with their federations 😂 OMG i recall when George Weah would pay for his fellow players tickets & Messi paying Federations employees while these idiots receiving millions in big clubs failing their nation & fans , I would play for free for my national team .
but why is my man saying africa doesnt want nigeria to qualify
whats that about
Lahoud statements on Ekong is very wrong and disrespectful. Ekong is an exceptional leader and has given blood and sweat for this team. Different leadership style from Osimhen but a true leader nonetheless. Someone who played only four games for his country call this set of eagles divas is overreaching.
The commentator with the dreads is biased and is trying to inflict conflict
This is very d!srespectful to Ekong.
My friend stop saying all of Africa doesn't want Nigeria to qualify that is not true. That statement of yours could sow seeds of hate and division.
Nigeria, I can assure you that no less than 90% of Africa wants you to qualify.❤❤❤
Gabon's defence non existent today
Usually it is Cameroon. Well we are neighboors… Cameroonian federation did not pay premiums from 1982 until recently since Eto'o arrived so twice as long around 40 years. Before him no football player was paid in Cameroon. The federation would eat premiums from fifa, sport gezr sponsors and racket players playing for big teams in Europe. Ans still today the ministry of sports imposes a coach and his staff and chooses the players on the national team. So you have to get over it we are the same . NIGERIA and Cameroon are like brothers.
Iwobi wants to stay at the mandarin oriental 🐤🐤🐤
I don't even see Nigeria going anywhere? Let them just stay back and continue with the fight over money unpaid.
Please find actual knowledgeable people who know what they’re talking about. Especially when it comes to local issues like this.
very terrible and uninformed take on Troost-Ekong; very disappointed with the framing and segment. Please get someone more informed on the Super Eagles to speak on us next time
Nigeria become the host of the West atm with France, UAE and the US are supporting the terrorist to destabilise the AES country
All of which Africa doesn't want Nigeria to qualify, who are the Africans if not Nigerians.. mediocre analysis because you are a Congolese
Nigeria wasn't even supposed to be in this playoffs let them just boycott the all thing
Thats not true all Africa against Nigeria qualifying for the world cup as I'm from algeria I really want Nigeria to qualify as we need our strongest team in world cup
Oh this guy doesn't know who William Troost-Ekong is. He is OUR leader.
It appears Micheal doesnt watch Nigerian football. Troost Ekong was player of the Tournament at the last AFCON, led from the back and scored goals. Even when he doesnt play, he's always speaking up for the players and motivating the team. Now he is leading a boycott, what more do you want from him?
Unfortunately this Nigerian team does not have the talent of yesteryears. It’s been 20 years since they had a creative midfielder. Victor apart the rest are rubbish
NOBODY SHOULD EVEN THINK OF BLAMING THE PLAYERS!!! 6 WHOLE YEARS NO PAY!! SIX YEARSSSSSSSS!! THE CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA IS INSANE. IF YOURE NOY NIGERIAN BACK OFF AND KEEP QUIET. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY FOR YHOSE BOYS TO GET THEIR PAY!
THEY COULD HAVE CAREER DAMNING INJURIES ALL THESE WHILE AND UOU WONT PAY THEM?
MIND YOU THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS
Is Lahoud the only pundit on CBS following African soccer?! If so, all the other pundits should also follow African soccer. I'm surprised no one else is following, and Michael is doing all the talking.
Naaa…Ekong is definitely a leader, both on and off the pitch.
Corruption
Terrorism
Nepotism
It’s sad that this brother goes on a big channel and say it’s Africa vs Nigeria and no one can check him and he is lying about a whole continent. Africans will
Banter each other but we will support our teams when they go to WC.
He is speaking nonsense with qualification about African football
i dont know this guy , but he is spot on. nigeria is a crime scene
Shoutout Troy Deeney, Alex Goldberg would be proud! 😂
I'm sorry, but this man knows nothing. Ekong hasn't been the best but to call him a Social media leader is unfair.
Sorry, We thrive in chaos by the way and we will qualify.
4:18 This is a stupid statement and a big lie.
The Entire AFRICA wants Nigeria to qualify. So stop talking rubbish!!
3:40 what the hell do you expect Ekong to do or say??
The players are not the problem. The problem is the Nigerian Football Federation.
I hope Nigeria qualifies for the world cup because they have some of the best players in the world like Osimhen, Lookman, Iwobi, Ekong etc, and it has been a while since I saw Nigeria in a FIFA PS4 and PS5 game.
Where did he get it from all Africa don't want Nigeria to qualify 😂😂😂. Best analysis
The best team they've had in a while wont play the world cup what a shame
wtf man after all the hustle the team has done
Evidence of a criminal leadership we have in Tinubu led government in Nigeria
The Nigerian FA want to steal the money from the players
My dear brother not all of Africa, I’m from Liberia and I want Nigeria to qualify!!!!
I’m just excited it will be shown live on ESPN