The Super Eagles and officials have boarded their aircraft to depart Libya for Nigeria following a botched Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match

The Super Eagles have been cleared to depart Libya by 2pm following their maltreatment by the Libyan authorities. Team captain William Troost- Ekong had earlier written on his X handle: “Power of social media. Apparently our plane is being fueled as we speak and we should be leaving to Nigeria shortly. Thanks for everyone’s support!

The Libya Football Federation, LFF, has denied accusations of foul play or sabotage, after the Nigeria national team were left stranded at the Al Abraq Airport over 15 hours after arrival. In a statement on Monday,

The Super Eagles team and staff were boarding the aircraft to depart Libya for Nigeria, more than 14 hours after they were stranded in the north African

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has summoned the Charge d' Affaires of Libya to a meeting over the poor treatment meted out

The Super Eagles have left Libya after a difficult 24-hour wait for fuel, leading to the cancellation of their AFCON qualifier. Currently, Nigeria leads Group D with seven points, while Libya remains at the bottom.

Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Monday, according to their captain William Troost-Ekong and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain William Troost-Ekong said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue.

The Super Eagles will be without Samuel Chukwueze for Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Chukwueze sustained a hamstring injury during the first game against the Mediterranean Knights on Friday.

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