Super Eagles player, Victor Osimhen voiced his displeasure at the mistreatment and delay suffered by the Nigerian squad at the Libyan airport ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers clash on Tuesday.
The Super Eagle players and officials, who traveled to Libya for the return leg of their 2025 AFCON clash, were deserted and locked at the Libya airport in discomfort without food and proper care.
Osimhen, who is not currently with the squad shared his thoughts about the team’s current ordeal via his Instagram story. He noted that the inhumane action by the Libyan government was an intentional tactic to dampen the players’ spirit of sportsmanship.
He acknowledged how terrible and psychological drain the team would be, revealing he suffered the same treatment during his U17 days.
He wrote,
“This attempt by Libyan FA is no longer just a delay, it’s an intentional tactic to weaken and ruin the morale of the players, and it’s beginning to look more like a hostage situation. The safety and well-being of my teammates and all the team staffs are the most important things right now. Our captain has said we won’t play the match and I fully support that, except if the game is taken to a neutral ground. My brothers and coaches must return home safely, we are not criminals or prisoners.
I can imagine how terrible they must feel right now, as l’ve had a similar experience during my Under-17 days.
This is totally unfair and heartbreaking. Again, I call on CAF,
The Nigerian Government and other relevant authorities to act swiftly and ensure their safe return.”
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