Afcon, Libya and Nigeria
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.
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.
Nigeria soccer team boycotts Africa Cup qualifier after being stranded at Libya airport
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.
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue.
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.
FILE: Nigeria stranded at Libya airport, putting Africa Cup qualifier in doubt
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Soccer-Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue.
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African Union Wades Into Libya vs Nigeria Saga Amid Imminent CAF Hammer
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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.
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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 ...
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 ...