NFF Withdraws Super Eagles from AFCON Qualifier After 12-Hour Setback in Libya

The team had been cleared to land in Benghazi, but was unexpectedly redirected, facing locked gates with no access to food, water, or communication. This prompted the NFF to prioritise the players’ welfare and safety.

A video posted by the team’s media department showed players stranded with their luggage in the airport’s waiting area, highlighting the indifference of Libyan airport officials.