The REAL Story from the Nigeria vs Libya Airport Fiasco…

[@rotm8050]

This is one of the things that's holding African football back.😢 It happens at club level as well. The game is beyond corrupted and I don't see any chance of change. 💔

[@tommymckinstry1067]

well well well

[@ai__9187]

There was another reason why the Tunisian pilot was sweating. This situation could have been even worse. One thing that was not widely reported was how dangerous the last minute diversion ordered by the highest 'political' authority really was, as the plane was descending into Benghazi. The Tunisian pilot pleaded with the Libyan ATC, 8 times explaining how low on fuel the plane was. But was told they must not land in Benghazi under any circumstances and directed them to the Al Abraq airstrip, which was not even the alternate airport in the pilots flight plan. If not for the skill of the pilot, who explained he only had enough fuel for 1 pass and no landing lights at this airport, I think we all realise how chilling the headlines of that awful day could have been. Lastly the pilot also explained that he had flown to that airport once before and this prior experience, most likely saved them, as there was no landing lights.

[@GregOsimiri]

This is crazy

[@aboabaayotunde2311]

Crazier to think that CAF did not do anything serious about it. This is a national crime. Even the AU should have been involved!

[@ai__9187]

If you want to hear what the Tunisian Pilot said in his own words on youtube .... 'TVC News Nigeria' - 'Watch:Pilot Narrates How Libyan Authorities Ordered Diversion of Super Eagles Flight'

[@ambrosebatarhe1191]

This is really scary to hear😳😳

[@rajanmoore]

Disgraceful that is. Hats off to that pilot

[@FansTribeHQ]

Thunder fire dem sha! 😤

[@odinakaekwuilo4669]

Toks don para😂

[@CHUKDFOOTBALLTV]

Toks my Son

[@greatman5885]

Libya is a country with a troubling history of racial discrimination and the practice of slavery, which still persists today. Kudos to the Nigerians for refusing to tolerate their blatant provocations designed to cause frustration. Much respect to William Troost-Ekong for stepping up as a true captain by prioritizing the safety of his team and ensuring the reality of the situation in that country is brought to light. He made the right call in deciding not to proceed with the match, especially after learning about what Benin experienced in Libya. His leadership is truly commendable.🙌

[@HT008]

yeah keep playing the victim when you did the same to the Libyans when they played in Nigeria except they didnt cry and actually played the game lol you literally have history of doing this to other teams too who have complained like south africa! but yeah keep playing the victim im sure we all believe you!

[@mohammedchowdhury5841]

Africa as a whole has a history of slavery 😂 not just Libya. Also blame the destabilisation of Libya on NATO

[@SCh9912]

WTE - Great Leader, well spoken as well!

[@idkcoder]

@@HT008 check it out we held them at the airport for 30 minutes for clearing and baggage handling which is because the state they went to had weak airport equipment while also the bus they used was rented by their own officials (that part was cut out in their side of the story) it had no working Ac’s . Nigeria didn’t send them to book a bad bus company

[@HT008]

@ haha nice story.. the reality is you kept them for over 12 hours, than drove them through gang terrority where 2 supersport reporters got unalived that week!! Don’t lie! Why would Libya do that to Nigeria if they weren’t treated like cr ap before! They haven’t done it to anyone else before including much better teams like Egypt before! You get what you reap! Treat people like rubbish and you’ll get the same in return!

[@libyanace6021]

Im libyan and live in london, on behalf of all the class and real libyan people im deeply sorry and those pigs dont reflect bow libyans are. The government is finished and childish. Thats not how we treat guests

[@osinachiakaluka1116]

Thanks mate!!! I am Nigerian and I appreciate this

[@krissantana4660]

Well it literally is how they treat “guests.” Did you ignore the part where they attacked other teams who were forced to play in your supposedly hospitable country?

[@Eman14128]

unfortunately when Gaddafi was ended, Libya ended as well.

[@rebel4721]

​@@osinachiakaluka1116With all due respect, why do you appreciate it? Would they have done such to say, any European team? Sometimes apologies aren't enough; we need to grow some balls and stop being disrespected.

[@Footballer85749]

​@rebel4721 facts. They wouldn't dare try this with Egypt or Morocco. Only sub saharan countries. His apology shouldn't be appreciated nor come from him.

[@ayuasolomon4386]

Literally had chills listening to this. Very unacceptable!

[@KingOluzaSuccessful]

Captain 🐐🇳🇬

[@thefootyshark]

Wild story! 😮

[@freegame8628]

You could write a book about these type of thing in Africam football. Totally embarassing and counterproductive.

[@SCh9912]

There you have the full story…. when you see these African Countries at the WC, you know the players play to represent and express something higher than just 11 onfield guys chasing a round leather object to kick about ‼️ It was coach Bill Shankley- that said football is more important than life and death - football can be an expression for ideals!!

[@ubaowhotu5460]

This incident made global headlines , absolute horror ..

[@ojiocholi8360]

This is unheard of. This is rather unfortunate

[@UbaidAllie]

This is so embarrassing for other countries hearing how bad CAF is and how corrupt African football is!

[@hermanmhiko666]

Should’ve asked him about the allegations against Nigeria. What they did to South Africa

[@Kneetbomb]

Tf are u talking about?

[@ajibolak9022]

@@Kneetbomb Don't mind him he is another South African who hates Nigerians, Nigeria, and is obsessed...awon oloriburuku.

[@ajibolak9022]

666 Child of the devil what do u expect?

[@AdemolaVictorTv]

Netflix, make this movie.

[@JosephSuberu]

Libya should not host a game for some time

[@SJ-kz2ii]

How can it be THE REAL story if you only heard from one side ?

[@yatayofe8194]

But the Libyan officials there never released any official statement to debunk the incidence.

[@SJ-kz2ii]

@ i m not libyan and im not defending anyone but lablring the whole thing a THE REAL STORY is wild specially when u r inviting a friend and old teammates which is clearly biased, how about all what the nigerians did in the first leg is also despicable

[@j.c.n9718]

Savages, Savages! Are they even human?

[@CharlesAdeyemiO]

And Qadaffi was supposed to be bad!!!

[@HG.MSport]

None of this would have happened under CQ

[@rajanmoore]

That's just western propergander.

[@Rodney-Blackburn]

I cant believe that an important current superstar in his prime Victor Osimhen had to go thru that. It’s not worth playing for the green eagles. He should just concentrate on playing for Napoli

[@danielmason7720]

You mean the osimhen that plays for galatasary you fool

[@crzycat17]

what about the other players….

[@brandonandrew2581]

He don’t even play for napoli😂

[@otuefiom5730]

You are absolutely stupid. How dare you say he should not play for Nigeria. You even have zero football knowledge.

[@samuelayobami1060]

Osimhen was actually not in the squad for that game. He was injured.

[@Irad2Laiheshla]

The REAL story is that Libya gave the Nigerian team the same exact treatment they received when the Libyan team went there for the away game. It’s exactly tit for tat , I don’t know why this guy is telling lies . The Libyan team waited for 4 hours in the airport, eventually got on several small buses and then had to bribe for security to then go on a 5 hour safari on dirt roads with car trouble. It took 9 hours from landing at the airport to reach the hotel. It was not documented on English media but it was in social media with video proof of bribes for security and bribes for thugs holding up the dirt road. The video evidence is easily found on social media and Libyan media

[@pointspay4it281]

So they toyed with their lives on the aircraft as well?

[@OMOYENIFEMI]

so why did that not make front page news?

[@vduigdtgfffhhjufd2042]

Stop making up lies! 😔 the Libyan national team made their own decision to land in Port Harcourt when they were supposed to land in Uyo, where the coach was waiting for you. The Libyan national made this decision all because they wanted to lessen expenses. Do you know how far Port Harcourt is to Uyo? Next time do your research before you make up nonsense…

[@tonyrufus4965]

Is your father among the Libyan national team? Because it must have been your father to tell all the rubbish you're spewing here.......oloriburuku omo ofo

[@0yetola]

​@@tonyrufus4965omo ale jati jati ni awon eyan Libya yen. If they felt Nigeria treated them poorly, why didn't they report?? Or did the Benin Republic team who they attacked also treat them poorly. Awon oloriburuku

[@crazeamnesty8355]

I wonder why he didn’t mention what Nigeria did to the Libyan team

[@moyosoredada3109]

Nothing to justify what happened to the team in Libya. That was a disgrace

[@babatundetemitayo5365]

Shut up. They did nothing to Libyan team. How about what they did to Benin republic players also? They need to ban Libya at this point.

[@adaoraelliott9254]

If you're talking about he Libyan team ending up at the wrong airport in Nigeria he does discuss it in the full podcast. He says they were told to land in a different airport and they chose not to and the couch was at that other airport so they were going to arrange small shuttle buses for them because the road was wet from rainy season but they wanted a big bus and then when they got their big bus it got stuck in the mud as they had been warned.

[@akomolathisisdopewhichalbu8068]

Actually Nigerians are wondering why you didnt tell the world what exactly Libya did in Nigeria and how Nigeria responded and compare and it to what Libya did to Nigeria in Libya and let the decide who was right or wrong

[@thelight537]

Because Nigeria did nothing to them. I wonder why you didn't mention that the Libyan team repeated similar treatment to Benin republic, shortly after they were punished by CAF for their actions towards Nigeria.