Author: Aishat Akanni
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed claims that it apologized to Libya over the Super Eagles hostage situation at the Al Abraq Airport.
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman is reportedly considering a move away from the Serie A club during the January transfer window, reigniting transfer speculation.
Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the second-leg Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya has stirred controversy and sparked discussions across the Continent.
The road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is taking shape as four more nations have booked their places for the 2025 edition, scheduled to hold in Morocco.
Super Eagles Team Coordinator, Patrick Pascal has expressed his frustration over the team’s ordeal in Libya, where they were stranded for over 18 hours without basic amenities including food, accommodation, or internet.
The Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Libya has provided a detailed account of the incident that led to the team being stranded at Al Abraq Airport instead of their intended destination, Benghazi.
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen humorously thanked the Libyan Authorities for releasing them after the team endured a challenging experience, stranded for over 18 hours at Al-Abraq International Airport.
Nigeria was set to face Libya in the return fixture of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers on October 15.
Super Eagles and Nantes forward, Moses Simon has called on the Confederation of African Football to take immediate action following the team’s harrowing experience in Libya.
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.
