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Nigeria boycott fixture, with government called in to rescue team after 'disgraceful behaviour'

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST - FEBRUARY 11: Victor Osimhen of Nigeria argues with team mates William Troost-Ekong and Moses Simon ,during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations final match between Nigeria and Ivory Coast at Olympic Stadium Ebimpe on February 11, 2024 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images).

Nigeria are refusing to play their AFCON qualification fixture against Libya on Tuesday night, after the national team players claim they have spent more than 12 hours in an abandoned airport with no phone connection, food or water.

The Super Eagles are currently top of their AFCON qualification group, having picked up seven points from three games against Benin, Rwanda and Libya.

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