Captain Troost-Ekong says Super Eagles’ll return home, won’t play Libya

The Super Eagles have decided not to play their scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya after being stranded for over 12 hours at Al Abraq Airport in Libya.

This decision was confirmed in a statement from team captain William Troost-Ekong, who lamented the conditions they’ve endured since their arrival.

“12+ hours in an abandoned airport in Libya after our plane was diverted whilst descending. The Libyan government rescinded our approved landing in Benghazi with no reason. They’ve locked the airport gates and left us without phone connection, food or drink. All to play mind games,” Troost-Ekong said.