Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have voiced their strong dissatisfaction regarding the treatment of the Super Eagles at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya.
Osimhen expressed his concerns about the unprofessional handling of the national team, describing the situation as “inhumane.” He stated, “I am disappointed by the unfair treatment my teammates and coaches encountered at the Libyan airport last night. Actions like this contradict the essence of sportsmanship. My support is with my team, and I know they will remain resilient despite these challenges.”
He also called for immediate intervention from the Confederation of African Football (CAF): “I urge CAF and other relevant football authorities to step in, as my teammates and officials are still stranded at the Libyan airport. This situation is unjust and unacceptable. We stand united, stronger than ever.”
Nwabali echoed Osimhen’s sentiments, sharing his outrage over the conditions faced by the team during their trip. He revealed on social media that the Super Eagles had been stuck for over 14 hours at an abandoned airport, lacking access to food, water, or internet. He called the experience “absolutely crazy” and insisted on urgent action from CAF.
“After over 14 hours at an abandoned Libyan airport with no food, no water, and no internet access — this is absolutely crazy! CAF, please take action,” Nwabali stated.
Victor Boniface also expressed his frustrations on social media, mentioning, “I’ve been at the airport for almost 13 hours with no food, no Wi-Fi, and nowhere to sleep. We can do better in Africa.”
Reports indicate that the Nigerian delegation was traveling to Benghazi for a crucial qualifier when their chartered flight was precariously diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a smaller airport mainly used for Hajj operations. The team was left stranded for 12 hours without any assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which did not arrange for transportation.
As the situation continues to unfold, CAF has yet to respond to the issue.
