–
Editor
Holder of a Master’s degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents’ dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.
Mind-blowing scenes on the African continent. While Nigeria was due to travel to Benghazi to challenge Libya on Tuesday evening, the Super Eagles finally landed at Al Abaq airport where they were reportedly locked up for nearly fifteen hours without food or drink. FC Nantes player, Moses Simon denounced a scandal on social networks.
The Nigeria will remember his trip for a long time Libyawhich took on a dramatic aspect. Expected to Benghazi to play a match counting for the CAN 2025 qualifiers, the Super Eagles never arrived at their destination. This Sunday, their plane was diverted to the airport Al Abaq several hours drive from the intended destination. When they left the plane, the players were locked in a hall and were “stayed more than 15 hours without drink, without food and in a world infested with mosquitoes with the Libyan authorities banning them from going out. It was, arguably, a hostage situation. » according to the Ministry of Sports of Nigeria.
Moses Simon cries scandal
Present in the group, Moses Simon expressed his dismay on social networks through two strong messages. The first illustrates the player’s incomprehension. “ The Super Eagles resist the situation in Libya while we are held hostage” said the member of FC Nantes. The second is a cover of a song from’Oliver Anthony which says: “ Me, I want to go home, oh, I can still play.”
The Libyan edition defends itself
The Nigeria has already made it known that he will not play this meeting on Tuesday evening. For its part, the Libyan Federation evokes a misunderstanding. “ Such incidents may occur due to routine air traffic control protocols, security checks or logistical difficulties that affect international air transport. There is no reason to accuse Libyan security teams or the Libyan Federation of deliberately orchestrating the incident » she declared in comments reported by The Team.
