The Libyan Football Federation has officially reacted to its government’s actions in leaving the Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles stranded on its shores......KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE👈
The AFCON qualifier between Nigeria and Libya was thrown into turmoil ahead of the Tuesday clash after the Super Eagles were left stranded for hours upon landing at Al Abraq Airport in Benghazi.
➤Click here to follow our WhatsApp channel for more stories.
Stripped of transportation, food, and lodging, the Nigerian team was forced to endure a night in the airport lobby, prompting widespread outrage over their mistreatment.
In the wake of the backlash, the Libyan Football Federation issued a statement expressing regret, attributing the fiasco to standard airport procedures. They further reminded the public of the travel struggles Libya faced in Nigeria a week prior but chose not to publicize.
In an official statement, the Libyan Football Federation wrote on Twitter:
The Libyan Football Federation insist it was nothing personal, stressing;
However, the Libyan Federation did not hesitate to fire shots at the Nigerian Football Federation in their letter, insisting;
Despite this attempt to calm tensions, reports now suggest the Super Eagles are considering abandoning the upcoming fixture in Benina and returning to Nigeria. As this shocking drama continues to unfold, the future of the match remains uncertain. Could this be the breaking point for international football diplomacy?