'Inhumane and uncalled-for': Osimhen describes Nigeria players' situation

Nigeria's players have been stuck at Libya's airport for more than 12 hours without food and drink after travelling to the country for their second Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. 

The Libyan government has left the Super Eagles at Al-Abraq airport, two hours from Benghazi, with no phone connection and the airport gates blocked.

Victor Osimhen, who has not been called up by coach Augustin Eguavoen due to injury, has been one of the first to take to social media to vindicate the situation his compatriots are going through.

"I am disappointed by the unfair treatment my brothers and coaches are facing at the Libya airport last night. Actions like this go against the spirit of sportsmanship. My support is with my team, and I know they'll stay strong despite these obstacles," he wrote on Instagram.

"I call on CAF (Confederation of African Football) to intervene, as my teammates and officials are still stranded at the airport in Libya. This is uncalled for and inhumane. We stand together, stronger than ever."

Osimhen went on to add: "This attempt by the Libyan FA is no longer just a delay, it's an intentional tactic to weaken and ruin our morale. It's beginning to look like a hostage situation. This is totally unfair and heartbreaking," he concluded.