The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match with Libya may not hold as the Super Eagles’ players have voiced out their decision not to honour the fixture on account of inhuman treatment by Libya.
The players decision is voiced out by the captain, William Troost-Ekong through a reel of statements from his X-handle.
He remarked that the players have resolved not to honour the match irrespective of any action, CAF may wish to take.
“They’ve locked the airport gates and left us without phone connection, food or drink.
“At this point we have called for our Nigerian Government to intervene and rescue us. As the captain together with the team we have decided that we will NOT play this game. CAF should look at the report and what is happening here. Even if they decide to allow…
“Even the Tunisian Pilot who thankfully managed to navigate the last minute change to an airport not fit for our plane to land had never seen something like this before.
“Upon arrival he (the pilot) tried to find a nearby airport to rest with his crew to be denied at every hotel again under Government instruction. He could sleep there but NO NIGERIAN crew members allowed. They have returned to now sleep on the plane which is parked up.”
Furthermore, the Nigeria team were not allowed to enter into any hotels based on the instructions of the Libyan Government, which infuriated Ekong. After consulting the team, the Al-Kholood defender revealed the Super Eagles will not play the game against Libya tomorrow.
