Nigeria will kick off their 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup campaign against New Zealand this Wednesday, in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
The Libyan national football team continued their training, on Monday, evening despite Nigeria’s withdrawal from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
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.
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.
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.
The Godswill Akpabio Stadium turf is in excellent condition, with final preparations underway ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya.
