FG sends ‘supplies’ to Super Eagles amidst AFCON qualifier crisis

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The Federal Government has sent "necessary supplies" to the Super Eagles, who were left stranded amid a crisis involving Libyan authorities. 
 
The Nigerian football team is currently in Libya ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

In a statement on Monday, October 14, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, confirmed he had been "closely monitoring" the situation and had dispatched temporary relief materials to the players. Tuggar noted that the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, led by Amb. Stephen Anthony Awuru has been in communication with both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Libyan authorities since the issue arose.
 
“I have been closely monitoring the situation involving the Super Eagles in Libya,” the statement read. “Despite efforts, Libyan authorities have not yet authorized the Nigerian Mission’s trip to Bayda City, where the airport is located."
The situation escalated after the Super Eagles were diverted to another city upon their arrival for their qualifier against Libya's Mediterranean Knights. Initially scheduled to take place at the 10,000-capacity Martyrs of Benina Stadium near Benghazi, the team reportedly encountered unexpected obstacles at the Al Abraq Airport.
In response, Tuggar said, "The Head of the Nigerian Community in Benghazi, Mr. Morris Eromosele, arrived at the location at 6 am this morning with necessary supplies and internet access. We will continue to follow developments and await a report for further action.”
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had earlier expressed concerns about the situation, stating that the team had been left unattended at the airport. Meanwhile, Sports Minister John Enoh has escalated the matter to the relevant authorities following the "ill-treatment" of the Super Eagles by Libyan officials.
 
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