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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...
The Super Eagles have successfully departed Libya after a challenging 24-hour ordeal, receiving pressure on Libyan authorities to fuel their chartered flight. They will not play in the upcoming AFCON qualifier against Libya, as Nigeria leads Group D with seven points, while Libya remains at the...
The Super Eagles remain stranded in Libya, as authorities have denied permission for their chartered flight to depart and refused to provide aviation fuel. With no security escort to Benghazi, the team has resolved to skip the AFCON qualifier match due to mounting safety concerns. The Super...
CAF has addressed concerns over the Super Eagles’ prolonged detainment at a Libyan airport ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifier. Nigerian Sports Minister John Enoh stressed the team’s safety as a top priority, calling for accountability and questioning CAF's insistence on proceeding with the...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) refutes claims of mistreatment by Libya’s captain, Faisal Al-Badri, amidst allegations of hostage situations involving Nigerian players. NFF officials assert that the Libyan Football Federation is responsible for logistical chaos, as both teams prepare for...
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