Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has revealed the traumatic experience the team endured during their stay in Libya, following their release after being held hostage.
Augustine Eguavoen explained that his team endured a distressing experience in Libya, Footballrover reports.
Upon his arrival in Nigeria on Monday, Eguavoen expressed his gratitude to the Libyans for eventually letting them go but shared details of the terrifying ordeal.
The incident occurred while the Nigerian national team was preparing for an important fixture, but they were held under circumstances that left them unable to focus on the match.
The Nigerian team was held hostage at a deserted airport located over two hours away from the site of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights.
During that period, they were deprived of water and food.
Eguavoen highlighted the emotional toll it took on the players and coaching staff, stating that the situation made it impossible for them to even think about football.
This experience has left a deep impression on the Super Eagles camp, with Eguavoen making it clear that such situations should not be repeated.
Speaking on their arrival in Nigeria Monday, Eguavoen said,
“Thanks to the Libyans for letting us go, but it was a horrible 18-20 hours of experience, and we don’t want to go through that again.”
“We were held hostage; we could not have played this match under these circumstances.
“We know how football can unite the entire world, but in this regard, for them to act like this, I cannot comprehend seriously,” the coach said.
Although the Super Eagles eventually withdrew from the match and returned to Nigeria on Monday evening, their harrowing experience in Libya will not be forgotten anytime soon.
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