The Federal Government has dispatched “necessary supplies” to the Super Eagles following ongoing tensions with Libyan authorities.
In a statement released on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar indicated that he had been closely monitoring the situation and had temporarily sent relief materials to the players.
“I have been closely monitoring the situation involving the Super Eagles in Libya,” Tuggar stated. “Through the Head of the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, Libya, Amb. Stephen Anthony Awuru, the Mission has maintained contact with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Libyan authorities since last night.
Despite efforts, Libyan authorities have not yet authorised the Nigerian Mission’s trip to Bayda City, where the airport is located.”
In the interim, Mr. Morris Eromosele, Head of the Nigerian Community in Benghazi, arrived at the airport at 6 a.m. with essential supplies and internet access. Tuggar assured them that they would continue to monitor developments and await a report for further action.
His comments follow a statement from the NFF Communications Department on Monday, which revealed that the team was left unattended at Al Abraq Airport after their arrival in Libya.
The Super Eagles had departed Nigeria on Sunday morning for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya.
Originally scheduled to play at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Benina, just 10 kilometres from Benghazi, reports surfaced that they were unexpectedly diverted to another city.
Sports Minister John Enoh has also escalated the matter regarding the ill-treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities to all relevant authorities.
