And it was Nigerian Federation He confirmed that the representatives of the national team suffered from ill-treatment and inhuman abuse Libya.
According to the official CAF website: “Continue Confederation of African Football With the Libyan and Nigerian authorities after being informed that the Nigerian national team and its technical staff were stuck in worrying conditions for several hours at an airport, where they were allegedly directed to land by the Libyan authorities.
He added that he had referred this matter “to the Disciplinary Committee for investigation, and that he would take appropriate measures against anyone who violated the regulations and laws.”
The Nigerian Football Federation announced, on Monday, that it would return members of the national team to the country due to what it described as “inhuman treatment” in Libya on the eve of a confrontation between the two teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Director of Communications at the Nigerian Federation, Ademola Olajiri, said: “The national team players decided not to play the match, and Nigerian Federation officials are taking measures to return the players to the country.”
He also indicated that a complaint had been sent to the Confederation of African Football in this regard.
Individuals remained Nigeria national team in Al-Abraq Airport In Libya for about 15 hours after a plane chartered for travel landed, it seemed that it was scheduled to land at Benghazi Airport but was diverted to Al-Abraq Airport.
Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 in the first leg on Friday, topping the group with 7 points from 3 matches.
He condemned Nigerian Sports Minister John Enoh responded to this incident by saying, “We strongly condemn the abhorrent treatment to which the players and officials of the senior national team were subjected.”
He continued: “The members of the delegation have remained without care for approximately more than 15 hours since their arrival, without food or housing, and were left in an environment infested with mosquitoes and were surrounded by security guards.” Libyan security So that they do not leave the airport,” indicating that his priority is “the safety of the national team members.”
In response, the Libyan Football Association said in an official statement on its “X” account: “We express our concern about the reports being circulated regarding the diversion of the Nigerian national team’s trip.”
He continued: “We regret any inconvenience that may have occurred, and we would like to emphasize that such incidents may occur as a result of routine protocols related to air traffic control.”
He added: “We hope that the misunderstanding will be resolved in a spirit of understanding and good faith. Our doors are open to our Nigerian brothers and all African teams, and we will continue to promote the spirit of unity, sportsmanship and friendship in the world of football.”
He added: “We hope that the international media will stop hiding the facts and fabricating false news that has no connection to reality, in Libya“We believe that sport is a means of promoting unity and brotherhood among peoples.”
