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CAF President Patrice Motsepe addressed the Libya vs Nigeria incident ahead of an imminent verdict on October 23. He condemned the poor treatment of visiting teams, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship in African football and acknowledging that this issue is not limited to the Libya-Nigeria...
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, survived a serious car accident, sparking relief among Nigerian fans. Social media erupted with gratitude, urging Boniface to prioritize safety. As fans express concern, they are thankful for his survival and eagerly await his return to...
The Libyan Football Federation defended its government's decision to divert the Super Eagles' flight during the AFCON qualifier, resulting in Nigeria's team being stranded for 18 hours. Libya insists the decision respected the country's sovereignty, while CAF investigates the incident...
Bruno Labbadia has revealed that logistical and organizational challenges, not financial disagreements, led to the collapse of his appointment as Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach. The NFF continues its search for a permanent manager as Augustine Eguavoen temporarily oversees the team's AFCON...
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie condemned Libya’s response to the team's arrival, which included being rerouted and stranded for hours. He criticized the Libyan Football Association for not filing an official complaint and highlighted the need for football officials to resolve...
The Super Eagles' flight to Libya was diverted to Al-Abraq airport at the order of Libyan authorities, stranding the team for over 16 hours. The pilot revealed concerns about safety and landing conditions, prompting the Nigeria Football Federation to withdraw from the AFCON qualifier match. 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...
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...
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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