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Libya/Nigeria: Afcon Qualifiers – Libya Creates Hostile Reception for Super Eagles

todayOctober 14, 2024 2

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At the time of this report, the Super Eagles contingent had spent more than five agonizing hours locked up at the airport

The Nigeria national team, Super Eagles, were literally held hostage at the airport on arrival in Libya ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights.

Despite prior agreements and approvals, the chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted from Benghazi to Abraq Airport, sparking unnecessary delays and tensions.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had reportedly arranged transportation in Benghazi, but the sudden diversion left the team stranded at Abraq Airport without buses provided by the Libyan FA.

At the time of this report, the Super Eagles contingent had spent more than five hours locked up at the airport, with NFF officials forced to scramble for alternative transport arrangements.

4hrs after arrival, still at the airport 😪😪Also still have 2hrs drive to the hotel 😂😂@OgaNlaMedia pic.twitter.com/rBDMOF08B1— Tanimu Benjamin — BT28 (@TaniBenjamin28) October 13, 2024

Local Libyan authorities claimed to have received directives from higher authorities to delay the Nigerian contingent for over eight hours, further exacerbating the situation.

Airport gates remained locked, and Libyan FA representatives were conspicuous by their absence, leaving the Nigerian team in limbo.

Revenge?

This development comes on the heels of Libya’s captain, Faisal Al-Badri, accusing the NFF of poor treatment during their arrival in Nigeria for the first leg match.