The Super Eagles have arrived in Nigeria after their ordeal in Libyan for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.

Players and officials were stranded for about 13 hours at a Libya airport ahead of the game which was supposed to take place on Tuesday.

Photos of the team sleeping on benches went viral early Monday, prompting condemnation from Nigerian authorities.

But the team has now landed in Kano after their flight was cleared to take off.

Meanwhile, the President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, announced his resignation during a regular meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly.

According to The Libya Observer, an English and Arabic online newspaper based in Tripoli, Libya, in a post on Monday via its website, the decision was made on Sunday.

Meanwhile, there is growing tension surrounding the treatment of the Nigerian national team ahead of a crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

“I do not want to be part of the failure in Libyan sports,” Al-Shalmani was quoted.

Addressing the assembly on Sunday, Al-Shalmani reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure.

“We faced difficulties during the previous period,” he acknowledged, before expressing gratitude to his colleagues."

Despite the circumstances leading to his resignation, Al-Shalmani stood firm on his record of service.

“I have a history in the International, Arab and African Federation, and no one can deny that,” he added.

The resignation comes at a turbulent time for Libyan football.

The Nigerian national team, scheduled to play a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday, faced ‘inhumane treatment’ upon arrival in the country.

The team, held at an abandoned airport for over 15 hours, has resolved not to play the match, citing safety concerns.

Nigeria Football Federation director of communications, Ademola Olajire, had confirmed that the team would fly back home.

“Players have resolved not to play the match any longer as NFF officials are making plans to fly the team back home,” Olajire stated."

The LFG has also said the delay the Super Eagles faced in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was not intentional and blamed it on logistical challenges among others.

Libyan FA said it was “concerned” over reports about the diversion of the team’s flight, arguing that it was due to several issues and not premeditated as claimed in some quarters.

“While we regret any inconvenience caused, it is essential to note that such incidents can occur due to routine air traffic control protocols, security checks, or logistical challenges that affect international air travel,” it said in a post on its X handle.

“These are standard procedures at airports worldwide, and delays or rerouting, though unfortunate, are not uncommon. We have the utmost respect for our Nigerian counterparts and want to reassure them that the diversion of their flight was not intentional.”

It “firmly” rejected claims of “foul play or sabotage” over the situation.

“There are no grounds to accuse the Libyan security teams or the Libyan Football Federation of deliberately orchestrating this incident. Such actions are inconsistent with our values and principles,” the LFF said.