Augustine Eguavoen, the interim coach of the Super Eagles, claims that the team suffered greatly in Libya.
After arriving in Libya for their match against the Mediterranean Knights on matchday four of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification tournament on Sunday, Eguavoen and his team found themselves stuck at the Al Abaq Airport for a few hours.
Monday saw the Super Eagles return to the nation following the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) withdrawal from the competition.
“Thanks to the Libyans for letting us go, but it was a horrible 18-20 hours of experience and we don’t want to go through that again,” said Eguavoen on arrival in Nigeria Monday.
“We were held hostage, we could not have played this match under these circumstances
“We know how football can unite the entire world, but in this regard, for them to act like this, I cannot comprehend seriously.
“It was strange.
“CAF are human, they would do their investigations and come up with solutions.”
Meanwhile, Super Eagles Group D opponent, Rwanda will be hoping to get their first win of the qualifier when they host Benin Republic later on Tuesday.
