Troost Ekong Shares New Update on Super Eagles Ordeal Amid Libya Airport Saga

• The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been left stranded at Al Abaq International Airport following their arrival in Libya
• The Libyan Football Federation has largely subjected the Super Eagles contingent to a flurry of unsavoury treatments ahead of the qualification clash
• Captain of the Nigerian team, William Troost-Ekong, has offered a new update regarding the situation of the players and staff members in Libya

The unsavoury treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria has continued to spark significant conversation ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixture.

Upon their arrival at Al Abaq Airport for the reverse fixture, the Nigerian team were left stranded by their hosts, forcing the players and staff to sleep in the airport lobby.

According to reports from Afrik Foot, the Super Eagles are poised to return to Nigeria following recommendations from the team’s medical staff, who have indicated that the players are not in the best condition to proceed with the match.

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In response to these reports, the Libyan Football Federation released a press statement attributing the incident to an airport protocol mishap.

Meanwhile, amidst the ongoing situation, Nigerian team captain, William Troost-Ekong, has provided a new update on the conditions of the team and its players.

Troost-Ekong provides update on Super Eagles players

In a statement shared on his social media, the 31-year-old explained that the aeroplane scheduled to fly the team back to Nigeria was being refuelled for their departure.

The words of the Al Kholood star come amid ongoing speculation about a lack of aviation fuel, which had delayed the flight.

With the Super Eagles now poised to forfeit their fixture against Libya, the West African nation is expected to turn to the continent's football governing body, CAF, to seek an appropriate resolution regarding their mistreatment.

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Libyan FA Addresses Super Eagles Mistreatment

In another report, Briefly News reported that the Super Eagles of Nigeria endured a difficult and chaotic reception upon their arrival in Libya for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

The Nigerian team were left stranded without transportation, food, or accommodation, both players and staff were forced to spend the night in the airport lobby.

In response to the widespread backlash over the team's mistreatment, the Libyan Football Federation has issued a statement addressing the situation as it continues to unfold.

Source: Legit.ng