Nigeria will not play against Libya “due to inhumane treatment”

The choice of Nigeriathat has to be faced Libya This Tuesday, in a qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup, he decided not to play the match because he considered that he had been a victim of “inhumane treatment” since he arrived in the said North African country. This is indicated by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Players will return to Nigeria throughout Monday.

The Super Eagles (the players of the Nigerian national team) were held “in an abandoned airport” in Libya for more than 15 hours, according to the NFF. The Nigerian embassy is powerless to intervene, as it needs permission from the Libyan government. The NFF lodged a protest with the Confederation of African Football.

William Troost-Ekongcaptain of Nigeriadeclared that they would not play against Libya nor will they make the 3-hour bus journey between Al-Abraq and Benina, where the match is scheduled to be played, for security reasons. “In addition, we cannot imagine the hotel or the food they will offer us if we continue,” he said on social networks. Troost-Ekongdefense of Al-Kholood from Saudi Arabia.

Victor Ikpebaformer international for Nigeria and who joined the Nigerian team, supports the decision of the players and called for severe punishment against the Libya. “If CAF does its job, Libya should be expelled from international football. It is a high risk country and we wonder who approved it to play its matches in its own territory. I’ve played with Super Águilas for 10 years and I’ve never seen what I’ve seen lately. Players here are not safe. “They locked us in an abandoned airport like hostages,” he said. Ikpeba.

Nigeria is the leader of group D of the qualifying phase for the African Cup, with 7 points from 3 games, and won at home against Libya 1-0 on Friday. Libya It is below with only one point.