Sports Minister Hails Super Eagles After Surviving ‘Near-death Experience’ In Libya

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has hailed the dexterity of the Super Eagles upon their return to Nigeria after their challenging journey to Libya for a crucial Group D match in the AFCON 2025 qualifier.

Senator Enoh, representing the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, received the national team at the Abuja airport last night. He acknowledged the team’s arduous ordeal in Libya and expressed gratitude for their strength and maturity throughout the experience.

In his address to the team, Senator Enoh commended their resilience in the face of adversity, stating, “For about 20 hours, you have gone through what I describe as a near-death experience. The entire country was vested in the situation.

“Despite the hardships you experienced in Libya, you stood strong and acted very maturely. On behalf of the President and the good people of Nigeria, I welcome you home as I express profound gratitude for the team’s efforts on and off the field of play.”

He further emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to supporting the national team as they continue their journey towards the AFCON 2025 tournament.

Senator Enoh reassured the team that their safety was the top priority and expressed relief at their safe return.

Note that the Super Eagles and Libya national team are waiting for the outcome of the CAF investigation into the incident as the game scheduled for 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, will no longer take place.