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BREAKING: Super Eagles Lands in Kano After Libya Ordeal
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has safely landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport, following a dramatic and unpleasant experience in Libya.
The team was scheduled to play against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Benghazi for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, but the match was aborted due to the harsh treatment meted out to the visitors.
According to the team’s media officer, Promise, the Super Eagles were held hostage at the Libyan airport for over 15 hours, prompting their decision to return to Nigeria.
This development marks a significant turn of events in the qualifier series. Further updates on the implications and next steps for the Super Eagles are expected to follow.