According to Soccernet.ng, William Troost-Ekong, captain of the Nigerian Super Eagles, expressed his opinions about the unjust treatment the Nigerian squad is receiving in Libya and announced that they have decided to boycott the match.

Thanks to a late goal from Ayodele-Bashiru, Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. They will now travel to the Martyrs of February Stadium to play the Mediterranean Knights tomorrow. The captain explained that they would have to make the two-hour drive to their destination after their plane was rerouted to an airport that was unsuitable for a plane to land.

Additionally, the Libyan government’s directives forbidding the Nigerian squad from entering any hotels incensed Ekong. The Al-Kholood defender announced that the Super Eagles will not play the match against Libya tomorrow after conferring with the team.

After our plane was diverted while descending, we spent more than twelve hours in an abandoned Libyan airport. Without explanation, the Libyan government cancelled our authorized landing in Benghazi. The airport gates have been locked, and we are now without food, drink, or a phone connection. To play mind games, everyone.

Playing away in Africa has given me some experiences, but this is shameful behavior. This was unprecedented, even for the Tunisian pilot who, fortunately, was able to make the last-minute switch to an airport unsuitable for our plane’s landing.

When he arrived, he attempted to locate a nearby airport to rest with his team, but he was turned away from every hotel once more on government orders. No Nigerian crew members were permitted to sleep there, but he was. After returning, they are currently sleeping on the parked plane.

We have now demanded that the Nigerian government step in and save us. Together with the squad, I, as captain, have chosen not to play this game. CAF ought to review the report and the current situation. Give them the points even if they choose to tolerate such behavior. Even with security, we won’t allow anyone to travel by road here since it is unsafe. If we persisted, we can only speculate as to what the hotel and meals might be like.

When our opponents are our guests in Nigeria, we treat them with the same respect that we treat ourselves. The captain said on his own page, “Mistakes happen, but these intentional actions have nothing to do with international football.”

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