AFCON, Libya and Nigeria
Why Nigeria soccer is boycotting its AFCON qualifying match against Libya
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong spoke on behalf of the team and said that Nigeria would boycott the match and urged CAF (Confederation of African Football) to take action against Libya. But either way, the team was willing to forfeit the match.
Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott
Libya's football federation criticises its Nigerian counterpart after the Super Eagles decide to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier.
Nigeria to boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya after players claim they were left stranded at airport overnight
The Nigeria men’s soccer team is set to leave Libya after being stuck at a remote airport for over 15 hours, according to Nigeria’s soccer governing body.
Nigeria’s soccer team stranded at Libya airport, putting Africa Cup qualifier in doubt
Nigeria’s soccer players say they will boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya after being stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport in what the team captain described as “mind games”.
Nigeria set to boycott Afcon 2025 qualifier in Libya
Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.
8 Countries That Have Already Qualified for AFCON 2025 As Libya Makes Nigeria Wait
Eight countries have confirmed their spot at AFCON 2025 with two games left. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been made to wait after Libya ordeal.
Nigeria/Libya: CAF Releases New Statement On Libya Vs Nigeria Afcon Qualifier Debacle
Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential walkover, CAF announced that the match will not take place as scheduled
The Possible CAF Sanctions Libya Could Face After Airport Saga vs Nigeria
Amid talks of the poor treatment of the Super Eagles by the Libyan Football Federation, we explore the potential sanctions CAF may impose on Libya for their actions.
Nigeria soccer team arrive home after boycotting Africa Cup qualifier against Libya
Nigeria’s soccer players arrived at Abuja Airport on Tuesday after boycotting their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya where they were stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport in what the team captain described as “mind games.
What happened to Nigeria football team at airport in Libya? Why AFCON qualifier was called off after Super Eagles boycott threat
The Nigeria squad wanted to boycott their 2025 AFCON qualifier in Libya after claiming they were stranded at an airport overnight. The game was later called off.
Libya blames Nigeria for AFCON qualifier cancellation
Libya's footballing body says Nigeria is to blame for the postponement of a scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Libyan Football Federation has blamed the cancellation of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on match rivals Nigeria.
Ndidi ready to face Southampton after Nigeria's Libya problems
Wilfred Ndidi is ready to face Southampton on Saturday after his ordeal with Nigeria in Libya this week. The midfielder was ...
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CAF Includes Kenyan Officials, Others in the Panel for Nigeria vs Libya Saga
A recent report detailing the list of official appointed by CAF for the airport controversy including the Super Eagles of ...
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African Union Wades Into Libya vs Nigeria Saga Amid Imminent CAF Hammer
The African Union reportedly mediated between Libya and Nigeria after the airport hostage saga, with CAF's disciplinary ...
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Libya blames Nigeria for canceled AFCON qualifier
Libya's footballing body says Nigeria is to blame for the postponement of a scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Leicester star Wilfred Ndidi 'safe and well' after Nigeria's nightmare ordeal
Wilfred Ndidi and his Nigeria team-mates were stranded overnight at a Libyan airport during the international break.
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Date Set for CAF’s Verdict After Super Eagles’ Hostage Ordeal in Libya: Reports
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to meet soon and a verdict on Libya holding the Super Eagles hostage ...
Moses Simon compares Nigeria squad’s experience in Libya to being ‘taken hostage’
It was the game that never happened. Nigeria travelled to Libya for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier, but a ...
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Libya/Nigeria: Maltreatment of Eagles in Libya - Tinubu Demands CAF's Investigation, Justice
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, last night, reacted to the inhuman treatment allegedly meted out to the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport, with a call on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to ...