Super Eagles set to depart Libya after airport delay
14 October 2024 |
12:51 pm
Players and officials of the Super Eagles are set to depart Libya for Nigeria after their delay at the airport. Team captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed this on his X handle. "Power of social media. Apparently our plane is being fueled as we speak and we should be leaving to Nigeria shortly. Thanks for everyone’s support!…
Players and officials of the Super Eagles are set to depart Libya for Nigeria after their delay at the airport.
Team captain William Troost-Ekong confirmed this on his X handle.
“Power of social media. Apparently our plane is being fueled as we speak and we should be leaving to Nigeria shortly. Thanks for everyone’s support! 🇳🇬”
“I REITERATE: We would NEVER treat a guest nation for a game in this way. Mistakes happen, delays happen. But never on purpose!”
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