The Nigeria Football Federation has provided details of the harrowing experience endured by the Super Eagles, who were stranded for over 18 hours at Al-Abraq International Airport in Libya ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
October 14, 2024
After nearly 20 hours of being stranded at a Libyan airport, the Super Eagles have finally arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano State.
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