SamuelSuper Eagles held hostage at the Al Abaq airport in Libya.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has been at the airport for hours now since after landing in, after their flight was diverted.
According to NFF, Libyan FA failed to provide a transport system for the Nigerian Super Eagles after diverting their flight airborne and when NFF made arrangements for alternatives, they locked the airport gates.
They will have to travel for extra 2 hours by road before they reach their destination.
Who will Nigeria play next in their AFCON qualifiers round?
Recall that the Super Eagles hosted Libya at the Godswill’s Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
while securing a late winner from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ensuring the host get all three points and maintaining their 7 points lead at the table. They play Libya next.
Date and time Nigerian’s next match
The return leg of the game is set to hold on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024. At the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina close to Benghazi. And a victory for the Nigerian Super Eagles will likely confirm their place in Morocco 2025, where the AFCON 2025 tournament will be held.
The Libyan team on the other hand cannot afford a draw or loss game, as they remain bottom of their group, securing only a point from their last three games.
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