The Nigerian Super Eagles have safely landed in Kano after a harrowing 12-hour delay in Libya, where they faced inhumane conditions upon arrival for their AFCON qualifier. The NFF has protested to CAF over the incident, with players choosing not to compete in response to the ordeal.
The Nigerian Super Eagles have landed safely in Kano after a challenging ordeal in Libya, where they were stranded for over 12 hours upon arrival for their 2025 AFCON qualifier. The team was diverted to Al Abraq International Airport instead of their original destination, Benghazi. Without access to food, water, or fuel, the players were left in harsh conditions, leading them to protest the treatment they received. Due to this experience, the Super Eagles have resolved not to participate in the qualifier against Libya.
In response, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lodged a formal protest with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which has promised an investigation. Following their arrival in Kano, Super Eagles player Victor Boniface tweeted, “Home at last,” capturing the team’s relief at returning to Nigerian soil. The players’ journey will continue to Abuja and then Lagos, where they will regroup after this ordeal.
