Author: Aishat Akanni
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.
Following the distressing 18-hour ordeal at Libya’s Al Abraq Airport, just hours before their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. the Super Eagle contingent, after intense deliberations, is now set to leave Libya.
The Libyan Football Federation has addressed the Super Eagles’ concerns regarding their “hostage” claims at the Al Abraq Airport since Sunday.
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has condemned the mistreatment of the Nigerian national team, who have been stranded at a Libyan airport without access to food, water, or basic facilities for over 12 hours.
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has condemned the ongoing situation in Libya, where the Nigerian team has reportedly been held at the airport for more than 12 hours under difficult conditions.
Eguavoen has hinted that Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could start in the second leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya, this Tuesday.
Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen expressed relief following his team’s 1-0 victory over Libya in the 2025 AFCON qualifying match, on Friday, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
In a tense encounter in Uyo, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a narrow 1-0 win over Libya to remain at the top of their group in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
Super Eagles captain, William Troost Ekong has emphasized that the team is ready for a tougher challenge in the return fixture against Libya, on October 11, during the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
Libya’s national team coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri, has made it clear that he is not under pressure to win against Nigeria in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
