Nigeria refuses to play match against Libya due to reports of poor treatment in the country

The Nigeria national football team, the Super Eagles, were scheduled to play a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya but their plane was diverted to Al Abraq International Airport. The team was held at the airport for over 15 hours, with captain William Troost-Ekong describing the situation as "mind games". The players were not provided with food or drink during their delay. The Nigerian government, specifically the Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh, confirmed that the main concern was the safe return of the team. The Nigerian Football Association subsequently decided to fly the team back home, cancelling their match.