The Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles of Nigeria to Libya has provided a detailed account of the incident that led to the team being stranded at Al Abraq Airport instead of their intended destination, Benghazi.
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen said it was the right decision to withdraw from the match against Libya after a traumatic ordeal in the North African country.
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen humorously thanked the Libyan Authorities for releasing them after the team endured a challenging experience, stranded for over 18 hours at Al-Abraq International Airport.
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.
