Diplomatic Crisis: Libya Detains Super Eagles, Nigeria Withdraws from AFCON

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 … Continue reading Diplomatic Crisis: Libya Detains Super Eagles, Nigeria Withdraws from AFCON