Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has said that the ‘Naija spirit can’t be broken’ after the team returned to Nigeria from Libya where they were stranded.
Troost-Ekong had earlier confirmed that the team would boycott their 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded for no less than 15 hours at the Al Abraq Airport.
He said in a statement on his official X account on Monday morning that he and his teammates will return home to Nigeria, describing the terrible conditions they had to endure since their arrival in Libya on Sunday.
After the Super Eagles returned to Nigeria, arriving at the Kano Airport, the central defender shared a post on his X account, saying that the ‘Naija spirit can’t be broken’.
“BACK HOME SAFE & SOUND. Proud of this team, NAIJA SPIRIT can’t be broken,” the defender wrote.
“Throw at us what you want, it’s in our blood to overcome. I’ve seen a lot in my 10 years with this group, but nothing like this, an experience that has brought us even closer TOGETHER.”
Troost-Ekong, meanwhile, had earlier said in an interview that he was expecting a hostile atmosphere in Libya.
Nigeria defeated Libya 1-0 in their third match of the 2025 AFCON qualification series on Friday evening but the team had to sweat to secure the victory.
Fisayo Ayodele-Bashiru broke the deadlock for Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, after coming off the bench in the 74th minute, replacing Alex Iwobi.
