In a development eagerly anticipated by Nigerian football fans, the Super Eagles have safely returned from Libya. The team arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport today at approximately 5:48 PM Nigerian time, following a challenging couple of hours in North Africa.

Players and officials of the Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, are set to fly back from Libya. This comes after the Libyan government succumbed to pressure from external bodies, to refuel the Super Eagles’ chartered jet and clear their airspace.

Yusuf Tuggar, the minister of foreign affairs, on Monday morning, October 14, provided an update on the situation involving the Super Eagles in Libya.

The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, William Troost-Ekong, has declared that he is proud of the current team because the ‘Naija spirit can’t be broken.’ The former Watford defender said this after the Super Eagles returned to Nigeria following their ordeal in Libya.

The Confederation of African Football has officially reacted to the reports of the painful experience of the Super Eagles in Libya. The continental football ruling body posted its reaction on its website.

CAF has launched an investigation into the Al Abaq airport saga involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria who have boycotted their AFCON qualifier against Libya.

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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).

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Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.

Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya has been plunged into doubt after the Super Eagles squad were stranded overnight at Al Abraq airport before flying home.