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...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says appropriate action will be taken against those who violated the CAF statutes and regulations after the Super Eagles were held hostage by Libyan Authorities on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian delegation were heading to Benghazi to honour a matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers before being diverted to an airport...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has slammed the Libyan authorities for their ‘disgraceful’ treatment of the Nigerian entourage, ahead of the second leg of their double-header in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Afrosport reports. The Nigeria senior men’s team was expected to have landed in Benghazi on Sunday night, but according to reports, the team’s charter flight was diverted to Al-Abaq airport about an...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed claims by Libya captain Faisal Al-Badri about the treatment upon their arrival in Nigeria for Friday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Afrosport reports. Emmanuel Ayanbunmi, the NFF Assistant Director for Protocol, in a statement on the governing body's website, said that the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) had only informed the NFF of its intention to land in Port...
Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Herve Renard has confirmed turning down an opportunity to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Afrosport reports. Renard, 56, was famously linked with the Super Eagles vacant job when Finidi George left his position after just two competitive games in charge. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) eventually settled for German Coach Bruno Labbadia, but contractual irregularities stalled the appointment, leading to...
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