The Nigerian government has officially summoned Libya’s chargé d’affaires following an incident involving the Super Eagles at Al Abraq Airport. The situation left the national football team stranded in Libya, drawing immediate diplomatic attention from Nigerian officials.
Super Eagles Stranded in Libya
The Super Eagles faced unexpected challenges during their trip to Libya for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Libyan national team. Upon arrival, their flight was redirected to Al Abraq Airport instead of Benghazi, the intended destination. Unfortunately, Al Abraq Airport lacked the necessary aviation fuel, leaving the team stranded and unable to continue their journey.
Government’s Response and Diplomatic Actions
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, addressed the issue during a briefing at the State House. Describing the situation as “unfortunate,” Tuggar explained, “The Super Eagles flew to Libya to play a match, and somehow the plane got diverted to a different airport, where unfortunately, there was no aviation fuel.”
In response, the Nigerian government immediately summoned Libya’s chargé d’affaires to discuss the incident and find a resolution. Tuggar assured the public that efforts were underway to refuel the aircraft and facilitate the team’s safe return to Nigeria.
Ongoing Communication and Diplomatic Efforts
Tuggar confirmed that the Nigerian government, through its embassy in Libya, had been in constant communication with the Super Eagles and Libyan officials since the incident occurred. “We’ve been in constant communication with the Libyan chargé d’affaires since last night,” Tuggar noted, emphasizing that the matter was being treated with urgency.
The minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to resolving the issue swiftly, adding, “This issue has to be resolved as quickly as possible, and we’re on top of the situation.”
Super Eagles Boycott Match Against Libya
Following the airport incident, the Super Eagles have since returned to Nigeria. In a strong response to the ordeal, the team announced that they would be boycotting the AFCON qualifying match against Libya, marking a significant development in the ongoing sports diplomacy between the two nations.
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