The Super Eagles and officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), who traveled to Libya on Sunday, October 13, were stranded for over 14 hours after their plane was diverted to a smaller airport.
In a scathing rebuke, Nigeria’s Senate has condemned Libya’s shocking mistreatment of the Super Eagles football team during their recent visit for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The team’s 14-hour ordeal, marked by diversion to a smaller airport, lack of basic amenities, and transportation, has sparked outrage.
Senate’s Verdict:
  • Libya must apologize for its actions
  • CAF must investigate and mete out sanctions
  • Libyan authorities must hold perpetrators accountable
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, slammed Libya’s behavior as “terrible and condemnable,” contradicting the spirit of sports.
Senate President Akpabio echoed this sentiment, labeling the incident “shameful” and a blatant disregard for human dignity.