From Gistreel
Victor Boniface, a striker for the Nigeria national team, has expressed his displeasure at spending almost 13 hours stuck at a Libyan airport without access to even the most basic amenities.
The Bayer Leverkusen player vented his frustrations on X (previously Twitter), criticizing the Confederation of African Football (CAF), while traveling to a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.
Recall that the Super Eagles departed Nigeria early on Sunday in order to play Libya in their second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
But according to Boniface, the team has been stuck at the airport for more than 13 hours without food since they arrived in the nation in North Africa.
In his post, Boniface wrote, “Been at the airport for almost 13 hours, no food, no Wi-Fi, no where to sleep. African, we can do better @CAF.”
The incident has sparked concerns over travel arrangements and infrastructure for African teams participating in the AFCON qualifiers.
Boniface’s plea adds to the growing calls for CAF and national football associations to ensure better logistical support for players and staff, especially during long-haul journeys between countries.
Fans and fellow footballers have since rallied around Boniface’s post, demanding action from CAF to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
