Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have strongly condemned the treatment of the Super Eagles at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya. The team was stranded for 12 hours without food, water, or internet access after their chartered flight was diverted to the smaller airport ¹.
Osimhen expressed his disappointment and frustration, labeling the situation as “inhumane” and calling on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to intervene swiftly ¹. Nwabali also shared his outrage on social media, describing the ordeal as “absolutely crazy” and urging CAF to take action ¹.
The Nigerian government has reacted to the incident, with Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar communicating with Nigeria’s mission in Libya to resolve the issue ². The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has also announced its decision to withdraw the Super Eagles from the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya due to the traumatic experience ¹.
Key Points:
- Treatment of Super Eagles: The team was stranded for 12 hours without basic amenities at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya.
- Reactions: Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali condemned the treatment, calling it “inhumane” and urging CAF intervention.
- Government Response: Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar is working to resolve the issue.
- NFF Decision: The Super Eagles have withdrawn from the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya. ¹ ²
