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Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as England's new football manager, replacing Gareth Southgate. Known for his tactical expertise, Tuchel aims to lead England to their first major trophy since 1966. The FA chose Tuchel for his international experience and success, with hopes to revitalize the...
CAF has canceled the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier match between Nigeria and Libya due to the Super Eagles’ distressing experience at the Libya airport. After facing over 14 hours of mistreatment, the team returned home, prompting CAF to investigate the incident and its implications...
The Libyan Football Federation threatens legal action against Nigeria after the Super Eagles withdrew from an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier due to safety concerns. Players were stranded for over 13 hours at Al Abaq Airport, raising significant logistical and diplomatic issues between the two...
Benjamin Mendy reveals that Raheem Sterling, Bernardo Silva, and Riyad Mahrez supported him financially during his trial for false rape allegations. The former Manchester City defender, acquitted of all charges, fights for wage compensation after being suspended without pay during legal...
Benjamin Mendy has filed an £11 million unpaid wages claim against Manchester City, alleging teammates attended alcohol-fueled parties during COVID-19 restrictions. Mendy asserts he was unfairly singled out after being acquitted of sexual assault charges while teammates engaged in similar...
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen condemned the traumatic experience his team faced in Libya, where they were held for over 20 hours at an abandoned airport before their AFCON qualifier. Eguavoen called for a CAF investigation, highlighting Libya's actions as a deliberate attempt to...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong expressed pride in his team's resilience after a harrowing 15-hour ordeal at Al Abaq Airport in Libya. The squad's challenging experience led them to boycott their AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya, emphasizing their unbreakable spirit and unity as they...
The Nigerian Football Federation condemned Libyan airport officials for their "inhumane treatment" of the Super Eagles, who were detained for over 20 hours before their AFCON qualifier. Following widespread outrage, the NFF withdrew from the match and returned home, prompting an investigation by...
Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, President of the Libyan Football Federation, resigned following a dispute with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. His resignation, announced during the Federation’s General Assembly, came after the Nigerian team was stranded at a Libyan airport, citing neglect by Libyan authorities...
The Nigerian Super Eagles have safely landed in Kano after a harrowing 12-hour delay in Libya, where they faced inhumane conditions upon arrival for their AFCON qualifier. The NFF has protested to CAF over the incident, with players choosing not to compete in response to the ordeal. The...
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