BREAKING: Libya Breaks Silence On Inhumane Treatment Of Nigeria’s Super Eagles – #AFCON2025Qualifiers
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that The Libyan Football Federation has denied any involvement in the inhumane treatment meted out to Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the country.
Intel Region reported that Nigerian stars have been stranded in the North African Country for over 14 hours.
Following Nigeria’s defeat of Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, a return leg for the ongoing AFCON 2025 Qualifier was fixed for Benghazi, Libya, on Tuesday.
Ahead of the return leg, the Nigerian team for Benghazi via a chartered flight, on Sunday.
However, the flight was diverted from the their initial destination about an hour to landing.
The Nigerian players had to land at the Al Abraq International Airport, which is only used for hajj operations.
After landing, the NFF made arrangements for the trip by road to the venue of the match following the absence of officials of the Libyan Football Federation.
However, officials at the airport did not allow the chartered bus to enter the airport.
Following the developments, the Super Eagles have resolved not to play the match any longer but to return home.
However, LFF reacting in a statement on Monday, cited routine air traffic control protocols, security checks and logistical challenges as factors that can affect air travel.
They also claimed that a similar incident happened when their players travelled to Uyo, Nigeria, for the first leg of the fixture.
The statement released on X read: “We are deeply concerned about the recent reports surrounding the diversion of the Nigerian national team’s flight ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya.
“While we regret any inconvenience caused, it is essential to note that such incidents can occur due to routine air traffic control protocols, security checks, or logistical challenges that affect international air travel.
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“These are standard procedures at airports worldwide, and delays or rerouting, though unfortunate, are not uncommon.
“We have the utmost respect for our Nigerian counterparts and want to reassure them that the diversion of their flight was not intentional.
