Nigeria’s Super Eagles have announced a boycott of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya after an unexpected airport diversion left them stranded overnight. Initially landing in Al Abraq, 230 km from the intended Benghazi, the team found themselves locked in the airport with no provisions. Captain William Troost-Ekong described the situation as "mind games," and called on Nigeria's government for rescue. The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) expressed concern but denied any intentional wrongdoing, pointing to routine air traffic issues. Complicating the scenario, Libya previously alleged mistreatment in Nigeria during an earlier fixture, claims which the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) refuted. NFF's media manager painted a dire scene, calling the conditions "like we are in prison," as players, lacking basic needs, await resolution. Amid fears of traveling within Libya's politically unstable environment, the stalled diplomatic efforts underpin the broader tensions surrounding the sporting event.