On Monday, the Federal Government revealed that it has sent “necessary supplies” to the Super Eagles.
News About Nigeria reports that the FG made this known after some Super Eagles players took to social media to lament how they were left stranded after their aircraft, originally en route to Benghazi, was diverted to another city over a three-hour drive from the intended destination, just an hour before landing.
According to them, they were left stranded after the diversion and subjected to unnecessary delays with no significant assistance from Libyan authorities, the hosts of the qualifying match.
They further lamented that they had no access to food, internet, or even where to sleep.
Reacting to this in a statement on Monday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, said he had been monitoring the situation closely and had temporarily sent some relief materials to the players.
He further noted that they are working towards resolving the issue in order to return the players back to Nigeria.
The statement said, “I have been closely monitoring the situation involving the Super Eagles in Libya. Through the Head of the Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, Libya, Amb. Stephen Anthony Awuru, the Mission has maintained contact with the NFF. Despite efforts, Libyan authorities have not yet authorized the Nigerian Mission’s trip to Bayda City, where the airport is located.
“In the meantime, 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.”
