Nigerian Super Eagles players stranded in Libya
Nigeria’s senior male football team is currently stranded in Libya where it is to play the second leg of the AFCON 2025 Qualifier.
Following Libya’s 1-0 loss to Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Friday, both teams were expected to face off in Benina.
The Super Eagles had departed for Libya on Sunday but according to reports from the camp of NFF, an hour to landing at Benghazi, their destination the Nigerian aircraft was diverted to Al Abraq, a city which is more than 2 hours drive from Benghazi.
The players & officials will now travel by road to Benghazi, the location for the return fixture. Videos released by the NFF on Sunday night showed Nigerian players & officials trying to resolve the issue at a Libyan airport.
The Libyan authorities failed to provide transportation for the Super Eagles to get to their destination, forcing the NFF to make alternative plan, which was reportedly frustrated by their host. The airport gate was said to have been locked to prevent the from entering.
