Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong reveals the squad is returning to Nigeria as they boycott Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.

The Nigerian Super Eagles are boycotting their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya and returning home instead. This decision comes after the team was left stranded at Al Abraq Airport for over 12 hours without food or water.

The team’s flight was diverted from its original destination of Benghazi Airport, which is over 200km away from where they were staying.

Captain William Troost-Ekong expressed his frustration on Twitter, citing “disgraceful behavior” from the Libyan government and football federation.

He mentioned that the team was not provided with basic necessities, and even the pilot who navigated the last-minute change to an airport not fit for their plane to land was denied accommodation.

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) also released a statement, explaining that the team was left unattended at the airport and that the Libyan government and football federation failed to provide adequate arrangements.

The team has decided not to play the match, prioritizing their safety and well-being.

This situation has sparked outrage in Nigeria, with many calling for the Nigerian government to intervene and ensure the team’s safe return.

The boycott is a significant development in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, and its implications are yet to be seen.