The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed Monday that their national team had returned home after alleged “inhumane treatment” in Libya ahead of a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. “The Nigeria delegation departed the Al-Abraq Airport at exactly 15.05 hours, bound for the city of Kano, and onwards to the Federal Capital, Abuja,” the NFF […]
Is Libya vs. Nigeria match going ahead? Latest on AFCON qualifier date and time after Super Eagles boycott threat
Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya has been plunged into doubt after the Super Eagles squad was stranded overnight at Al Abraq airport before flying home. The visitors were due to land in Benghazi on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s AFCON qualifying game. Their plane was diverted to Al Abraq, approximately 230 kilometres away, […]
What happened to Nigeria football team at airport in Libya? Why Super Eagles have threatened to boycott AFCON qualifier
Qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been hit by controversy with Nigeria considering a boycott of their match in Libya after claims they were left stranded in an airport. The Super Eagles squad was due to land in Benghazi on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s AFCON qualifying game, but their plane was diverted […]
Nigeria vs. Libya score: AFCON qualifying result as Super Eagles bid to maintain unbeaten record in Uyo
Nigeria are bidding to take another step towards the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 2025 when they face Libya in a qualifying match in Uyo. The Super Eagles took claimed points from their opening two matches in Group D in September as interim coach Augustine Eguavoen made a solid if unspectacular start to his time […]
Mohamed Salah Scores In Egypt Romp, South Africa Grab Win, Rwanda Hold Nigeria
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt cruised to a 4-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday as matchday two of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying drew to a close. Other African powerhouses had mixed fortunes with South Africa snatching a last-gasp 3-2 win in South Sudan while Nigeria were held 0-0 in Rwanda. Jean-Philippe […]