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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has vowed to take legal action against the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the team’s refusal to play in the second leg of their double-header in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The LFF said they are disappointed at Nigeria’s withdrawal from the game and will defend their national team’s interests. Nigeria on Monday decided to withdraw from...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria v Benin Republic – All you need to know & how to watch

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles return to Nigeria after ordeal in Libya

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to the country after their ordeal in Libya, Afrosport reports. The three-time African champions were held hostage for more than 15 hours on their way to honour a matchday four encounter in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), their flight was scheduled to land in...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Cape Verdean referee to officiate Libya, Nigeria tie in Benina

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Cape Verdean official, Delgado Santos Rocha Lenine, as the referee for Nigeria's visit to Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles will take on the Mediterranean Knights in the second match of their double-header at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Libya, on Tuesday, October 15, with kick-off set for 9pm...

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Boniface leads Super Eagles attack against Libya

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Boniface leads Super Eagles attack against Libya

Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface will lead the Super Eagles attack when they take on Libya at the Godswill Akapbio Stadium in Uyo on Friday evening, Afrosport reports. He was expected to lead the attack with talisman Victor Osimhen out of the squad due to injury, and interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has backed the 23-year-old to score against the Mediterranean Knights. Boniface will be flanked in...

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Nigeria v Libya – All you need to know & how to watch the game

The Super Eagles have so far had a good start to life in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with victory over Benin Republic in Uyo and a draw against Rwanda. Meanwhile, Libya’s Mediterranean Knights have endured a contrasting start with a draw against Rwanda’s Amavubi and a 2-1 defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin. Nigeria, who are atop the Group D standings with four points, have...