A playful artwork resembling a film poster humorously depicts the recent saga of Nigeria’s national team stranded at Al Abraq airport under unclear circumstances.
With the tagline, “Eagles caged in Libya, released? Watch out!” the mock cover features players like William Troost-Ekong, Chidera Ejuke, and Calvin Bassey, presenting their ordeal as a suspenseful drama.
The viral poster, circulating online, serves as a light-hearted reminder of the challenges faced by the Super Eagles during the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. It captures the tension and frustration felt by Nigerian football fans as they awaited updates on the team’s safe return.
This creative response follows CAF’s decision to postpone the Nigeria vs. Libya qualifier while investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the team’s detainment. The incident has drawn global reactions, with many questioning the handling of the situation by Libyan officials.
As the artwork gains traction on social media, Nigerians are using it to add some humor to what has otherwise been a stressful situation for the team and its supporters.