The unexpected diversion left the players and officials stranded without any assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which failed to provide transportation.
Reacting to the development on Monday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, revealed via his X handle, that he’s making efforts to rescue the situation.
He added that early Monday morning at exactly 6 am, the Nigerian contingent was provided with internet access and necessary supplies.
The minister, however, lamented that Libyan authorities were yet to authorise them (the Nigerian contingent) to travel to Bayda City where the airport is located.
Tuggar wrote, “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, and the Libyan authorities since last night. Despite efforts, Libyan authorities have not yet authorised the Nigerian Mission’s trip to Bayda City, where the airport is located.
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