The Super Eagles were left stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 hours after landing in Libya. BackgroundThe Super Eagles were left stranded at Al Abraq Airport for 12 hours after landing in Libya. Their chartered ValueJet aircraft was diverted from Benghazi to the smaller Al Abraq International Airport, typically used for hajj operations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) also intervened, launching an investigation into Libya's treatment of the Super Eagles. Moving the motion, Mr Ahmadu lamented the ill-treatment of the Super Eagles, describing the entire event as "inhumane" and "ill-considered."

Source: Libya Today October 16, 2024 12:36 UTC