FG summons Libyan envoy over Super Eagles’ delayed flight

The federal government has summoned the Libyan chargé d’affaires to Nigeria over the Super Eagles’ ordeal in the country.

Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, confirmed the development on Monday at the State House.

He said the team was redirected to Al Abraq Airport which lacked aviation fuel, leaving them unable to depart for Benghazi.

He explained that efforts are being made to refuel the aircraft and expedite their return.

“Well, it’s the most unfortunate situation because the Super Eagles flew to Libya to play a match,” the minister said.

“As you know, the Libyan team was here; they were supposed to land in Uyo. Instead, they went and landed in Port Harcourt where they were not supposed to land.

“And now, our team has gone to Libya and somehow, the plane gets diverted to a different airport. And unfortunately at that airport, there is no aviation fuel.

“What we have decided is they need to refuel and get out; we will not be able to allow them to continue. No food!

“You know, it’s a good thing when they landed in Kano, they actually even got some water; some cartoons of water; otherwise even water would have been a problem.

“But suffice to say that we have established contact with them. We’ve sent people from the mission to go there, representing the mission. They are in touch with the delegation.

“Now, I am also communicating directly with the chairman, and since last night, we’ve been on the phone with the chargé d’affaires because Libya doesn’t have an ambassador.

“So, we’re in touch with the with the chargé d’affaires. I’m heading back to the ministry now, where we have summoned the Libyan chargé d’affaires.

“This issue has to be resolved as quickly as possible. So we’re on top of the situation.”

The Super Eagles have since returned to Nigeria after announcing that they were boycotting the game with Libya.