In response to the mistreatment of the Nigerian Super Eagles in Libya, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to invite the Libyan ambassador to Nigeria for clarification. The issue was raised as a matter of urgent national importance by Honourable Kabiru Ahmadu, the chairman of the House Committee on Sports. Additionally, the House is urging the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to file a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

The House commended the NFF for its decision to boycott the match that was scheduled for today. This development follows the Super Eagles' report of safety concerns after being stranded at Al-Abraq Airport for over 13 hours without access to essential necessities such as food, water, or a place to rest.

The situation escalated when photos of the team sleeping on benches at the airport circulated, drawing significant public outrage. Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong described the conditions at Al-Abraq Airport as “disgraceful,” alleging that Libyan authorities were deliberately playing "mind games" by revoking their landing permit and leaving the team without basic amenities. This mistreatment ultimately led Nigeria to withdraw from the match, originally set for Tuesday, October 15.

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