Osimhen admits experience similar to Libya saga, shares condition for Super Eagles to replay match

• Victor Osimhen criticized the Libyan Football Federation after taking the Super Eagles hostage
• The reigning African Footballer of the Year claimed it was intentional and he had a similar experience.
• Osimhen, who missed the international break due to injury, shared the terms of the replay

Victor Osimhen has slammed Libya for mistreating the Super Eagles and shared the only condition why the match should be replayed.

The Super Eagles players were held hostage at Al Abraq International Airport for over 16 hours by Libyan authorities before being allowed to return to Nigeria.

As Punch NG noted, the team’s flight was dangerously redirected flying away from landing in Benghazi. They were transferred to Al Abaq, where further drama ensued.

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The team was denied access to accommodation, travel logistics and even food during inhumane treatment that lasted more than 16 hours before leaving the country.

Osimhen attacks the Libyan Federation

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Osimhen is unhappy with Libyan authorities and has criticized them for taking his teammates hostage.

The Galatasaray striker claimed it was an intentional plot by the North African FA to demoralize the players in order to gain a home-field advantage for the second leg of the CAN 2025 qualifiers.

“This attempt by the Libyan FA is no longer just a delay, it is an intentional tactic aimed at weakening and ruining the morale of the players, and it is starting to look more like a hostage-taking,” he said. wrote on his Instagram story.

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“The safety and well-being of my teammates and all team personnel are the most important things right now. Our captain said we would not play the match and I fully support that unless the match is on a neutral ground. My brothers and coaches must return home safely, we are neither criminals nor prisoners.

“I can imagine how terrible they must feel right now, as I had a similar experience during my years under the under-17s. It is completely unfair and heartbreaking. Once again, I appeal CAF, the Nigerian government and other relevant authorities to act quickly and ensure their safe return.

The Super Eagles won the first leg 1-0 in Osimhen’s absence thanks to Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s late goal in the 87th minute of the encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo.

Sevilla sends a message to the Super Eagles

YEN.com.gh reported that Sevilla sent a message to the Super Eagles during their hostage crisis at the hands of Libyan authorities at Al Abaq International Airport.

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Source: Legit.ng