Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar has disclosed that the Libyan authorities are yet to grant the Nigerian mission access to where Super Eagles are currently being held.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Super Eagles team has been stranded at the airport in Libya for over 14 hours upon their arrival for the second leg of their qualifying series.
Despite efforts made by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigerian mission, Libyan authorities have not granted permission for the team to travel to Bayda City where the airport is located.
However, the head of the Nigerian community in Benghazi provided essential supplies and internet access to the team. The federal government has pledged to closely monitor the situation and await 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.”
NFF earlier disclosed its plans to fly the team back home.
