Super Eagles Set To Leave After Being Held Hostage At Airport!

He expressed his relief, stating, “I’m done with Libya. Nothing concerns me with you anymore. Thank God I’m heading back.”

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also confirmed the news on her X account, writing, “The Super Eagles team is now boarding. Wishing them all a safe journey.”

The Super Eagles arrived in Libya on Sunday, October 13, for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights, scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15.

Upon landing at Al Abraq Airport, the team was left stranded for more than 13 hours without any support from the Libyan Football Federation.

According to a statement from the NFF communication department, the Super Eagles’ chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq Airport, a smaller airport mainly used for Hajj operations, instead of the intended Benghazi Airport.

This unanticipated change left the players and officials exhausted and confused, as they received no assistance or transportation to their hotel, which is reportedly a three-hour drive away in Benghazi.