The Super Eagles have returned to Nigeria from Libya, putting an end to their hours of ordeal in the North African country.
Players and officials were stranded for over 13 hours at a Libyan airport after arriving the country to honour a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
The players subsequently went on social media to express their frustration about the situation which led public condemnation.
After much drama, the Libyan authorities gave the Nigerian team the all clear to depart the country
Confirming their arrival, the team’s captain William Troost-Ekong posted on his X handle “BACK HOME SAFE & SOUND. Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken.
Throw at us what you want, it’s in our blood to overcome.”
BACK HOME 🇳🇬 SAFE & SOUND.
— William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) (@WTroostEkong) October 14, 2024
Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken.
Throw at us what you want, it’s in our blood to overcome. Ive seen a lot in my 10 years with this group, but nothing like this, an experience that has brought us even closer TOGETHER. pic.twitter.com/AwGw4aQW2y
