South Sudan national team stranded in Libya

South Sudan national team otherwise known as Bright Star are stranded at the empty Benina International Airport in Benghazi, Libya. South Sudanese were stranded upon arrival for their match against Sudan in the World Cup Qualifier. The South Sudan Football Association reported that the players’ passports were confiscated and they were ordered to exit on Sunday at 4:30pm. The Bright Star are hoping to put the 2026 FIFA World Cup back on track on Tuesday after drawing two and losing three matches in the last five games. They are bottom placed with two points while the host, Sudan leads the group with 11 points.

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Nigerians stranded in Marrakesh, FG frowns at Air Maroc 

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN) has frowned the treatment melted to Nigerian passengers by the Authorities of Air Maroc in Marrakesh.  In a post on his X handle, the Minister claimed the passengers whom are mostly Nigerians are being subjected to sleep on the floor at the airport.  His words; “I have just been informed of the inhuman treatment some Nigerians have been subjected to by ROYAL AIR MAROC @RAM_Maroc in Marrakesh, Morocco.  “My information is that the flight took off from Casablanca and was headed for Abuja, but had to make an emergency landing in Marrakesh for some technical reason(s).  “However, the passengers, majority of whom are Nigerians, have been left without care at the terminal and without food and decent shelter, with women and children sleeping on the floor! Whilst I call on ROYAL AIR MAROC @RAM_Maroc to immediately remedy this situation. “I have directed the Consumer Protection Department of the NCAA to immediately engage ROYAL AIR MAROC NIGERIA @royalairmarocng to bring immediate relief to these Nigerians.” Air Maroc are yet to make official statement on the development as at press time. 

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