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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.

Former Nigeria international, Ike Shorunmu has called for heavy sanctions against the Libya Football Federation following the poor treatment of the Super Eagles during the trip to Libya for their AFCON Qualifier.

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.

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.

The Confederation of African Football has confirmed receiving an official complaint from the Nigeria Football Federation concerning the “poor treatment$ of the National Men’s team, Super Eagles, during their trip to Libya, on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

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.