The Super Eagles players and officials have finally been cleared by Libyan authorities and are set to leave the country after being held hostage by the North African country authorities for over 14 hours.
This was disclosed in a post on X on Monday by Super Eagles player, Bruno Onyemaechi.
He wrote: “Me and Libya, I don wash my hands commot. Nothing concerns me and una again. Thank God I’m going back.”
This development was also confirmed by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa via her X handle.
She wrote, “Super Eagles team now boarding . Journey mercies to all of them.”
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.
A statement from the NFF communication department said the Super Eagles’ chartered aircraft was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq Airport, a small airport primarily used for hajj operations, instead of landing at the intended Benghazi Airport.
This unexpected diversion has left the players and officials fatigued and bewildered, as they have not received any reception or transportation to their hotel, which is reportedly a 3-hour drive away in Benghazi.
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