Super Eagles Return to Nigeria, After Libyan Airport Ordeal

Super Eagles Return to Nigeria, After Libyan Airport Ordeal

Sports

October 15, 2024

The Super Eagles have arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the team landed in Kano, after players and officials were stranded for more than 15 hours at the Al Abraq airport in Libya, ahead of their match slated for today Tuesday.

Back home, the Nigerian government has summoned the Libyan Chargé d’Affaires, to discuss and resolve the situation involving its national football team, the Super Eagles extended delay at Al-Abraq International Airport, Libya.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar who made this known to State House Correspondents yesterday while responding to the Nigerian team’s maltreatment by the Libyan authorities disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Staff at the Nigerian mission in Libya have been detailed to represent the nation on the matter.

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