The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Super Eagles will not proceed with their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, originally set for Tuesday.

The decision follows a challenging ordeal for the team in Libya.

According to the NFF, the contingent spent over 13 hours stranded at Al-Abraq Airport after being denied entry into the country.

Despite prior clearance to land in Benghazi, Libyan authorities unexpectedly barred the team from entering, locking the airport gates and leaving the players without access to food, water, or communication.

After consultations with the team’s doctors and players, the NFF was advised not to proceed with the match due to concerns over the players’ health and well-being.

Team captain William Troost-Ekong announced that the players, along with the coaching staff, had collectively decided to withdraw from the fixture.

In response to the situation, the NFF has made arrangements to bring the team back to Nigeria, marking the end of their trip to Libya under tense and challenging circumstances.