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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.

Fulham FC is reportedly interested in signing Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, who currently plays for Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk.

The Nigeria Football Federation has reported that the Super Eagles are stranded in Libya following a sudden diversion of their flight.

CB, Leon Balogun has called on the Confederation of African Football to investigate the detention of Super Eagles players and team officials in Libya, following an incident at Al Abaq Airport where they were held for over ten hours.

The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya, scheduled for Tuesday, is now in jeopardy due to complications surrounding the Nigerian team’s arrival in Libya.

The Super Eagles has arrived in Libya, but they’ve accused the Libyans Authorities of deliberately frustrating the team.

Nigeria’s 23-man squad are off to Libya for the second leg Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.