Libyan officials have released footage showing the harrowing experience faced by the Mediterranean Knights while in Nigeria.
Both countries have continued to point accusing fingers at each other after the Super Eagles were left unattended at the Al Abraq Aiport in Libya.
Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 in the first leg of their 2025 AFCON qualifier in Uyo, but the Super Eagles have pulled out of the second leg billed for Tuesday, October 15.
The Nigerian national team was heading for Tripoli when their flight was diverted to Al Abraq. The players were left stranded for hours.
With the situation unchanged for more than 15 hours, the NFF resolved to return home as the players flew back to Nigeria. The Confederation of African Football CAF has commenced an investigation into the plight, and a decision is expected.
Libyan players travel by road in Nigeria
In a statement, the Libyan authority expressed regret over the Super Eagles ordeal but claimed that their players faced a similar situation in Nigeria.
According to reports, the Mediterranean Knights landed in Port Harcourt and travelled by road to Uyo for the first-leg encounter. Libyan officials have released a clip showing how their players journeyed through bad roads and faced multiple checkpoints. They also captured their journey in the dark, claiming they were subjected to tedious travel experiences as well.