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Stranded Super Eagles Face Hostile Delays In Libya Ahead of Crucial AFCON 2025 Qualifier
At present, the Super Eagles find themselves unable to depart from Libya, the location of their forthcoming rematch in the AFCON 2025 Qualifier.
Having previously defeated Libya with a score of 1-0 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on October 11, the two teams were set to compete once more in Benina for their fourth contest in Group D. The Super Eagles departed from Nigeria on their way to Libya on October 13.
Promise Efoghe, the media officer of the Super Eagles, reported that their own chartered plane was close to touching down in Benghazi when it was rerouted to Al Abraq, a city more than two hours’ drive away. The Libyan authorities have not provided transportation for the Super Eagles to reach Benghazi.
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Facing apparent resistance from their hosts, the NFF had no choice but to arrange an alternative solution. The team members of the Super Eagles, along with their officials, are now set to make their way to Benghazi by road.
Footage that emerged on Sunday night, shared by the NFF, depicted Nigerian players and administrators grappling with the predicament at a Libyan airport. It has been reported that the airport gate was locked, barring their entrance.
The theory circulating is that this disruption by Libyan officials is an intentional move designed to exhaust the Super Eagles before their upcoming match.
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