AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Tinubu’s Aide Confirms Super Eagles Players Are Stranded in Libya

Posted by Thandiubani on Mon 14th Oct, 2024 - tori.ng

The Nigerian players and coaches have been held hostage at the Al Abraq Airport for over 15 hours after arrival in Libya.

The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun has reacted after the Super Eagles were held hostage in Libya.

He confirmed that the government is in touch with the Nigerian Mission in Libya after the players were stranded.

The Nigerian players and coaches were held hostage at the Al Abraq Airport for over 15 hours after arrival in Libya.

The delegation are in the North African country for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights.

Olusegun wrote on X: “Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister @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.”

See tweet below:

Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister @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…
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) October 14, 2024