At the time of this report, the Super Eagles contingent had spent more than five agonizing hours locked up at the airport
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At the time of this report, the Super Eagles contingent had spent more than five hours locked up at the airport, with NFF officials forced to scramble for alternative transport arrangements.Local Libyan authorities claimed to have received directives from higher authorities to delay the Nigerian contingent for over eight hours, further exacerbating the situation.
With AFCON qualification well within reach, Nigeria seeks to maintain its grip on the group with seven points, while Libya fights to keep its slim hopes alive with just one point from three matches. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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