In response to the difficulties the Nigerian Super Eagles encountered in their nation, the Libya Football Federation (LFF) has finally taken action. Remember that the Nigerian Super Eagles left for Libya on Sunday afternoon in preparation for their Tuesday match? Nevertheless, a regrettable development has left the players and their squad stranded in a Libyan airport for over fifteen hours without food or assistance.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Reports by Naija News revealed that the NFF arranged for transportation by road to the match location upon their arrival in the country since the Libyan officials were unable to accompany them. unfortunately, the officials at the airport prevented the chartered bus from entering.
Reacting to the recent development, The Libya Football Federation (LFF), through an official statement published on their X (formerly Twitter) account, clarified that there was no intentional effort to hinder the Nigerian team.
According to detailed reports from Channels Television, the statements reads, “The recent reports regarding the diversion of the Nigerian national team’s flight ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya deeply concern us,” the statement said.
“Although we apologize for any inconvenience, it is important to remember that these kinds of occurrences might happen as a result of standard air traffic control procedures, security inspections, or logistical issues that impact international flight travel.
Although regrettable, delays or rerouting are commonplace at airports across the world, and these are regular processes. Our Nigerian peers are highly respected, and we would like to reassure them that the airplane was not purposefully diverted.
“Neither the Libyan Football Federation nor the Libyan security forces have any reason to be accused of purposefully arranging this tragedy. Such behaviors are
“We firmly reject any claims that suggest foul play or sabotage in this situation. It is important to highlight that just last week, our own national team faced significant challenges upon our arrival in Nigeria for the third match of the Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
“Despite the difficulties we encountered, we did not make public accusations nor question the integrity of the Nigerian authorities. Football, in its essence, unites nations, and we are committed to upholding the spirit of fairness and mutual respect both on and off the field.”
“We in Libya take great pride in our warmth and friendliness. Treating all visiting teams with the decency and respect they merit—including our African brothers and other international delegations—has always been a top priority for us.
It is a huge honor for us to host these events, and we work hard to make sure that every team feels valued and protected as our visitors. A fundamental component of our culture and heritage is our dedication to equality and hospitality.
“We hope that goodwill and understanding will be able to settle this misunderstanding. We continue to promote the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and friendship in the world of football, and our doors are open to our Nigerian brothers and all African teams.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
