Nigeria’s Super Eagles Players have been stranded at the airport in Libya 17 hours, after their flight was diverted.

They are reportedly being held hostage by Libyan authorities.

Nigeria have pulled out of the match in the AFCON qualifying round.

The Libyan media claims their Players were also maltreated in Nigeria.

“I am disappointed by the unfair treatment my brothers and coaches are facing at the Libya airport last night,” Osimhen wrote on Instagram.

“Actions like this go against the spirit of sportsmanship. My support is with my team and I know they’ll stay strong despite these obstacles.

“I call on CAF and other football bodies to intervene, as my teammates and officials are still stranded at the airport in Libya. This is uncalled for and inhumane. We stand together, together than ever.”

Nigerian club, Enyimba Players also slept at an airport in Libya for 24 hours when their opponents changed the venue without communication in 2022.