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Super Eagles Return from Libya After 13-Hour ‘Hostage’ Ordeal

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
October 14, 2024
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Super Eagles Return from Libya After 13-Hour ‘Hostage’ Ordeal
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It seems Nigeria’s Super Eagles have had quite the adventurous trip—except this one was far from pleasant. After heading to Libya for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match, the team found themselves stranded for over 13 hours at a Libyan airport. And, in typical Nigerian style, what should’ve been a smooth pre-game journey turned into a viral spectacle. Photos of players napping on benches like weary travelers at a second-rate bus stop flooded social media, sparking outrage and plenty of “is this really happening?” moments.

After hours of uncertainty, the team finally managed to land safely back in Kano, Nigeria. The Libyan authorities, in what can only be described as a rare act of mercy, cleared the Super Eagles’ flight. You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief.

Captain William Troost-Ekong took to social media, tweeting, “BACK HOME SAFE & SOUND. Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken. Throw at us what you want, it’s in our blood to overcome.” He’s seen it all in his 10-year stint with the Super Eagles, but this tops the list of absurd experiences. Nothing screams “bonding experience” like being stuck at a foreign airport with no food and nowhere to go.

Victor Boniface, ever the optimist, also chimed in with his patriotic two cents: “Back to Nigeria ❤️❤️,”

However, this fiasco wasn’t just about inconveniences and hunger pains. It has serious diplomatic issues. According to Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, the situation was nothing short of an “almost hostage” event. He criticized the treatment of the Super Eagles, stressing that the team’s safety was far from guaranteed. Given the trauma of the ordeal, it’s no surprise that the Nigerian side has opted to pull out of the match. After all, how can you expect athletes to focus on a game after being denied basic necessities?

But, of course, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) sees things a bit differently. They’ve denied any deliberate wrongdoing, claiming logistical issues and “challenges” as the reason for the delay. According to them, it’s all a big misunderstanding, no harm, no foul. After all, they argued that their own team faced similar inconveniences during the first leg of the qualifier. So, maybe it’s just a case of “bad hospitality.”

Unimpressed by these excuses, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into the incident. They’ve promised to get to the bottom of the “disturbing conditions” and take appropriate action against those responsible. Whether this probe will yield actual results or get buried in bureaucratic stages remains to be seen.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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