JUST-IN: Super Eagles arrive in Nigeria after Libya ordeal

• Players and officials were stranded for about 13 hours at a Libya airport ahead of the game which was supposed to take place on Tuesday.
• Photos of the team sleeping on benches went viral early Monday, prompting condemnation from Nigerian authorities.

The Super Eagles have returned to Nigeria following their harrowing experience in Libya for the 2025 AFCON qualifying match.

WITHIN NIGERIA reports that the team and Nigerian Football Federation officials endured over a grueling 12-hour wait at the Libyan airport.

The players’ plight sparked widespread outrage after photos of them sleeping on airport benches went viral, drawing condemnation from Nigerian authorities and fans.

But the team has now landed in Kano after their flight was cleared to take off.

Nigerian player Victor Boniface took to his X handle to announce the team’s safe arrival, confirming their flight had finally been cleared for departure.

“Back in Nigeria, next of kin, you try ooo”