CAF’s best Victor Osimhen breaks silence after Libya hijacks Super Eagles at airport

• Victor Osimhen released a statement on social media condemning the mistreatment of his teammates
• The Super Eagles have been held hostage at Al Abaq Airport in Libya since their arrival last night.
• The incident is revenge for allegations of mistreatment of Mediterranean Knights players in Nigeria.

Victor Osimhen has issued a statement on social media regarding the inhumane treatment meted out to Super Eagles players at Al Abaq Airport in Libya.

The team has been held hostage at the airport since arriving last night, after Libyan authorities redirected their flight to a remote station hours after landing.

The reigning African Footballer of the Year missed the international match due to an injury sustained during Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa about two weeks ago.

Osimhen speaks out on Super Eagles’ ordeal

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Osimhen broke his silence on the incident with a statement on his Instagram story, condemning the act and calling on CAF to duly respond to this inhumane act.

“I am disappointed by the unfair treatment my brothers and coaches faced last night at the Libyan airport. Actions like this go against the spirit of sportsmanship. My support goes to my team and I know they will remain strong despite these obstacles,” he wrote.

“I call on CAF and other football authorities to intervene, because my teammates and officials are still stuck at the airport in Libya. This is unjustified and inhumane. We are united, stronger than ever.

In Osimhen’s absence, the team won the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, thanks to Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s late strike.

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Ekong reacts to Super Eagles ordeal

Legitime.ng reported that Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has reacted to Libya’s inhumane treatment of the Nigerian national team at Al Abaq Airport.

Ekong narrated the incident on his social media pages and confirmed that the team would not play as they plan to return to Nigeria.

Boniface reacts to hostility in Libya

Legitime.ng reported that Victor Boniface reacted to Libya’s hostility towards the Super Eagles upon their arrival in the country for the second leg of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

The Bayer Leverkusen star denounced the treatment of Nigerian players on his social media page, calling on the relevant authorities to intervene.

Source: Legit.ng