Libyan gov’t yet to grant Nigerian mission access to Super Eagles- Foreign Affairs Minister
Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar has revealed that the Libyan authorities are yet to grant the Nigerian mission access to where Super Eagles are currently being held.
The Nigerian team has been stranded in Libya for over 14 hours upon arrival in Libya on Sunday for the second leg of their qualifying series, following their 1-0 victory in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Friday.
Tuggar, in a statement on his official X handle said the mission has maintained constant communication with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and Libyan authorities since last night.
The minister said despite the efforts, the Libyan authorities have yet to grant permission for the Nigerian mission to travel to Bayda City, where the airport is located.
However, Tugger revealed that Morris Eromosele, head of the Nigerian community in Benghazi, arrived at the airport in the morning with essential supplies and internet access.
The minister also assured that the federal government will continue monitoring the situation while awaiting a comprehensive report for further action.
“I have been closely monitoring the situation involving the Super Eagles in Libya. Through the Head of Nigerian Mission in Tripoli, Libya, Amb. Stephen Anthony Awuru, the Mission has maintained contact with the NFF, and the Libyan authorities since last night,” the statement reads.
“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.”
The NFF earlier said it was planning to fly the team back home after players resolved not to play the match any longer.
Meanwhile, CAF has yet to release an official statement about the situation in Libya.
