FG Reacts As Super Eagles Remain Stranded In Libya

Yusuf Tuggar

The Tinubu-led Federal government has reacted to the unpleasant ordeal of the Super Eagles in Libya.

TORI had reported that the Super Eagles flew to Libya on Sunday, October 13, in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15.

After landing at the Al Abraq Airport in Libya, the Super Eagles were left stranded for over 13 hours without any assistance from the host, Libyan Football Federation.

The captain of the national team, William Troost-Ekong had also taken to his Instagram story to lament over the ill-treatment and announced that the Super Eagles have resolved not to honour the game.

Also, a statement from the NFF has confirmed that the football body is making arrangements to fly the national team back to Nigeria, which means that there is little or no chance of honoring Tuesday’s fixture.

Alkasim Abdulkadir, the Media and Communications Special Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed that the Minister has been in contact with the Super Eagles.

He disclosed that the Libyan authorities were yet to authorize the Nigerian Mission in Libya to travel to Bayda City where the Super Eagles are located.

Abdulkadir wrote on X: “Update: @YusufTuggar is in touch with the Nigerian Mission in Libya through the CDA Amb Stephen Anthony Awuru who has also been in touch with the NFF and Libyan authorities since last night, but Libyan authorities were yet to authorize them to travel to Bayda City where the airport is located.

“However, the CDA instructed the head of the Nigerian Community in Benghazi Mr Morris Eromosele who arrived there this morning with supplies and internet access.

“The Minister continues to monitor the unfortunate event through the CDA and awaits a report for further action.”