Nigeria/Libya:  Ekong Excited As CAF Awards Nigeria Three Points, Fines Libya $50,000

This Day, 27 October 2024

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Rwanda:  Libya's Forfeit Against Nigeria - What Does It Mean for Amavubi?

New Times, 27 October 2024

The Confederation of African Football on Saturday, October 26, declared Libya losers of their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Nigeria on forfeit grounds. Read more »

Nigeria/Libya:  CAF Set for Verdict On Botched Libya-Nigeria Afcon Qualifier

Premium Times, 25 October 2024

Sources close to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel indicate that the Libyan Football Federation will appeal the decision if it is unfavorable Read more »

Nigeria/Libya:  CAF Releases New Statement On Libya Vs Nigeria Afcon Qualifier Debacle

Premium Times, 15 October 2024

Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential walkover, CAF announced that the match will not take place as scheduled Read more »

North Africa:  Libya's Unacceptable Gamesmanship

This Day, 17 October 2024

There should be consequences for Libya's horrible behaviour Read more »

Libya/Nigeria:  How Libya Held Eagles Hostage in Disused Airport for 15 Hours

Vanguard, 15 October 2024

Harrassed and tired Super Eagles players yesterday arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport after they were held hostage for over 15 hours by the Libyan authorities,… Read more »

Nigeria/Libya:  Libya Threatens Legal Action After Nigeria Pulls Out of Football Qualifier

VOA, 15 October 2024

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) is criticizing Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the 2025 AFCON qualifier in Libya and is threatening to take legal action. Read more »

Libya/Nigeria:  Govt Condemns Alleged Ill-Treatment of Super Eagles in Libya

Vanguard, 15 October 2024

The House of Representatives has condemned the alleged inhumane treatment of the Super Eagles and the delegation by the Libyan Football Federation/Libyan Government. Read more »

Nigeria:  President Tinubu Demands Justice for Super Eagles After Libyan Ordeal

Premium Times, 14 October 2024

President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, condemned the incident, describing it as "unsportsmanlike and inhumane." Read more »

Nigeria/Libya:  Libyan FA Condemns Super Eagles Withdrawal, Threatens Legal Action

Vanguard, 14 October 2024

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has deplored Nigeria's decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier while vowing to take legal action to defend… Read more »

Libya/Nigeria:  Tinubu Condemns 'Inhuman Treatment' of Super Eagles in Libya, Calls for Justice

Leadership, 14 October 2024

President Bola Tinubu has said that he was deeply moved by the 'inhuman treatment' endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcoming their safe return to… Read more »

Nigeria/Libya:  Super Eagles Finally Arrives Kano After Nearly 24 Hours of Hostage Saga in Libya

This Day, 14 October 2024

The Nigerian delegation of Super Eagles players, officials and other accompanying support staff finally returned to Nigeria at 6.01pm after nearly 24 hours of being held hostage in… Read more »

Nigeria/Liberia:  Eagles - Govt Fumes, Summons Libyan Chargé d'Affaires

Daily Trust, 14 October 2024

The Federal Government has expressed its disappointment over the treatment meted out to members of the Super Eagles, who were stranded for hours after arriving in Libya and has… Read more »

Nigeria/Libya:  Super Eagles Return to Nigeria After Libya Ordeal

Daily Trust, 14 October 2024

The Super Eagles have arrived in Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya, where they were to play the return leg of the match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria/Libya:  Nigerian Govt Summons Libya's Chargé d'Affaires Over Ill-Treatment of Super Eagles

Premium Times, 14 October 2024

The Nigerian government insists they are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the Super Eagles. Read more »