Nigeria Football Team Stranded in Libya Airport

The Nigerian national football team has been stranded at Al Abraq airport in Libya for over 12 hours, demanding an investigation into their treatment. The players, including stars like Wilfred Ndidi and Victor Boniface, claim they were left without food, water, or proper transportation after their chartered flight was diverted from Benghazi. Ndidi described the situation as 'hostage' and 'very embarrassing', while Boniface highlighted the dire conditions at the airport. Victor Osimhen, who is not part of the squad, has called for intervention from football authorities, condemning the Libyan FA's actions as unprofessional and detrimental to sportsmanship. The Nigerian Football Federation announced that the team has decided not to participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, and officials are planning to return home. This incident has raised significant concerns about the treatment of athletes and the integrity of international sports events.