By Mark Ogagan
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), have released a statement addressing Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ ordeal at an airport in Libya ahead of their 2025 AFCON qualifier encounter.
Nigeria flew out to Libya on Sunday night with the match between the two countries scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 15 October.
The Super Eagles’ flight was originally scheduled to land in Benghazi, but it was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq Airport, located about three hours and 40 minutes away from original destination.
In a statement released on Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation noted that Al-Abraq International Airport appeared to be an underutilised facility.
Additionally, they mentioned that there was no representative from the Libyan Football Association there to welcome their delegation.
CAF contacted Libyan and Nigerian officials after hearing that the Nigerian national football team and their coaching staff were stranded in a Libyan airport under unpleasant conditions.
“The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) has been in contact with the Libyan and Nigerian authorities after it had been informed that the Nigerian National Football Team (‘’Super Eagles’’) and their technical team were stranded in disturbing conditions for several hours at an airport that they were allegedly instructed to land by the Libyan authorities,” said CAF via a statement.
“The matter has been referred to the CAF Disciplinary Board for investigation, and appropriate action will be taken against those who violated the CAF Statutes and Regulations.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles returned to Nigeria on Monday as both countries await CAF’s verdict on the impasse.
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