Nigeria's national team has declared a boycott of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya after being left stranded at Al Abraq airport, far from their intended destination of Benghazi. Upon arrival, the Super Eagles squad found themselves locked in the airport overnight, without food or basic amenities like Wi-Fi or sleeping quarters. This situation prompted captain William Troost-Ekong to call for government intervention, citing prior challenging experiences but labeling this incident as disgraceful. The Libyan Football Federation expressed regret but denied any deliberate wrongdoing, attributing the diversion to routine disruptions and logistical challenges. The tensions follow Libya's complaints of substandard treatment during their recent trip to Nigeria, accusations which the Nigerian Football Federation has also denied. Amidst political divisions in Libya, safety concerns have escalated, with the Nigerian embassy in Tripoli reportedly unable to assist. Nigeria, leading their group in the qualifiers, is now caught in a diplomatic standoff, calling into question the fairness and safety of international sporting events.