Julius OkorieAfter a harrowing experience in Libya, relieved Super Eagles are finally airborne on a return journey to Nigeria.
Super Eagles and Boavista defender, Bruno Onyemaechi, was not only happy to be coming home but also sure it would be his last romance with the North African country.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelTaking to his X as the team began to board for takeoff, He wrote: “Me and Libya, I don wash my hands commot. Nothing concerns me and una again. Thank God I’m going back.”
This development was also confirmed by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa via her X handle.
She wrote, “Super Eagles team now boarding. Journey mercies to all of them.”
Recall that the Super Eagles flew to Libya on Sunday, October 13, in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15.
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Meanwhile, Super Eagles forward and Galatasaray ace, Victor Osimhen, has called out Confederation of African Football for keeping mum in the midst of inhuman treatment meted at the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities.
Osimhen who missed the first leg at Uyo, following injury that sidelined him, voiced his support for his players on Instagram calling for swift action to address the situation.
“Actions like this go against the spirit of sportsmanship. My support is with my team, and I know they’ll stay strong despite these obstacles. I call on CAF and other football bodies to intervene, as my teammates and officials are still stranded at the airport in Libya,” Osimhen posted on Instagram Stories while the mental torture was ongoing in Libya.
But with the team safely airborne on the way to Nigeria official statement is being expected from CAF on the final decision on the ill-fated match.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
