Nigerian footballers have decided to forgo their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier scheduled in Libya after an unexpected detour left them trapped at an airport overnight. The team was initially directed to land in Benghazi but found themselves miles away in Al Abraq with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) citing negligence, resulting in their players being locked inside the airport. Nigeria's captain, William Troost-Ekong, labelled the incident as part of "mind games" and called for governmental intervention. In response, the Libyan Football Federation expressed regret over the incident, attributing it to logistical errors rather than intentional foul play. Libya, however, previously complained of similar treatment during their visit to Nigeria, which the NFF denied. Amid these allegations, Nigeria maintains their stance, citing unsafe travel conditions as Libya faces internal divisions and security challenges. The Confederation of African Football has been notified for further action. The Nigerian team, leading Group D, stresses respect in hosting their peers and demands similar treatment abroad.