Libya Release Video of Players Traveling via Bad Roads, Checkpoints, Darkness From PH to Uyo
- Libya has released a video capturing how their players journeyed through bad roads from Port Harcourt to Uyo
- Nigeria defeated the visitors 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11
- The Super Eagles have abandoned the reverse fixture after being stranded at the Al-Abaq Airport by Libyan authorities
Libyan officials have released footage showing the harrowing experience faced by the Mediterranean Knights while in Nigeria.
Both countries have continued to point accusing fingers at each other after the Super Eagles were left unattended at the Al Abaq Aiport in Libya.
Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 in the first leg of their 2025 AFCON qualifier in Uyo, but the Super Eagles have pulled out of the second leg billed for Tuesday, October 15.
Source: UGC
The Nigerian national team was heading for Tripoli when their flight was diverted to Al Abaq. The players were left stranded for hours.
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With the situation unchanged for more than 15 hours, the NFF resolved to return home as the players flew back to Nigeria.
The Confederation of African Football has commenced an investigation into the plight, and a decision is expected.
Libyan players travel by road in Nigeria
In a statement, the Libyan authority expressed regret over the Super Eagles ordeal but claimed that their players faced a similar situation in Nigeria.
Daily Trust reports that the Mediterranean Knights landed in Port Harcourt and travelled by road to Uyo for the first-leg encounter.
Libyan officials have released a clip showing how their players journeyed through bad roads and faced multiple checkpoints.
They also captured their journey in the dark, claiming they were subjected to tedious travel experiences as well.
Super Eagles Captain Releases Statement
Briefly News earlier reported that the Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that the team are back safe and sound in the country after their ordeal in Libya in the last 24 hours.
Ekong, through his social media pages, has confirmed that the players and staff of the national team are back in the country through the Mallam Aminu International Airport.
Nigerians have praised the Al-Kholood defender for showing exceptional leadership qualities and guiding his team through the turbulent hours in Libya.
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