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Super Eagles Return Home After Libya Ordeal, Forced to Withdraw from AFCON Qualifier

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have safely returned from Libya after a tense standoff that saw them stranded for hours at Al Abaq Airport. The team, along with their officials, landed at Aminu Kano International Airport on Monday night, following their harrowing experience in the North African country.

Nigeria’s national team had traveled to Libya for their 2025 AFCON qualifying match, but the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decided to pull the team out after the players were subjected to inhumane treatment upon arrival. The squad was left stranded at the airport for several hours, prompting the NFF to take swift action to protect the players’ well-being.

The match, initially scheduled for Tuesday in Benina, was officially canceled as a result of the ordeal. The NFF’s decision has sparked outrage among fans and football enthusiasts, who condemned Libya’s treatment of the Super Eagles and expressed concerns over player safety.

As the team recovers from the ordeal, calls are mounting for a formal investigation into the incident, with demands for accountability from Libyan officials and assurances of fair treatment for future international fixtures.