Super Eagles Stranded at Libyan Airport for More Than 13 Hours Without Food or Water

The Super Eagles’ media team confirmed on Sunday night that the Nigerian national football team was being held at Al Abaq Airport by Libyan authorities. The team, en route to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, found themselves stranded after an unexpected diversion of their flight.continue Reading>>>

In a video shared by the Nigerian media team, the Super Eagles were shown stuck at the airport after departing Nigeria earlier that day. Initially, they planned to fly directly into Tripoli and continue by road to Benghazi, the match’s location.

To avoid the long road journey, they opted for a chartered flight with a brief stop in Kano before heading straight to Benghazi. However, their plans took a turn.Just an hour before they were expected to land, the plane was suddenly diverted to another city, two hours away from their intended destination of Benghazi.

The Super Eagles’ media team explained, “Around an hour before landing, the Nigerian aircraft headed for Benghazi was redirected to another city, which is over two hours’ drive from the original destination.”As they waited at the airport, frustrations mounted.

Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface expressed his dissatisfaction on social media, saying on X (formerly Twitter), “Been at the airport for almost 13 hours—no food, no Wi-Fi, no place to sleep. Africa, we can do better @caf.”Despite the setbacks, the Super Eagles remain focused on their upcoming match against Libya on October 15. Continue Reading>>>

They are determined to overcome the challenges and aim for a win to secure their place in the 2025 AFCON tournament.