Eguavoen Recounts Super Eagles’ Ordeal In Libya
The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has described the harrowing experience the team faced in Libya as a “horrible ordeal.” The Super Eagles of Nigeria found themselves in a distressing situation when they were held captive at an abandoned airport, located over two hours away from the venue of their 2025 Africa […]
Libya Lay Blame for Qualifier Postponement on Nigeria
Oct 15 (Reuters) - The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) said Nigeria were to blame for the postponement of Tuesday's scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi after the visitors refused to play the match citing mistreatment on arrival in the country. Nigerian players and officials...
CAF Delists Nigeria, Libya AFCON Qualifier Amidst Controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The match was originally scheduled to take place in Libya at 8 p.m. following the first leg, which saw […]
Why Nigeria, Libya AFCON Qualifier Match Won’t Take Place – CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has explained why the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Libya won’t take place as scheduled. The match was originally scheduled to take place in Libya at 8 p.m. following the first leg, which saw the Super Eagles triumph over […]
CAF Takes Significant Action Regarding Libya vs Nigeria Match
The Confederation of African Football has taken significant action regarding the Africa Cup of Nations qualification fixture involving Libya and Nigeria.
How Tunisian Pilot’s Experience Saved Super Eagles From Plane Crash in Libya
The Tunisian pilot that flew the Super Eagles of Nigeria to and fro Libya has opened up on a key factor that helped him avoided a crash with the players on board.
Libya threatens legal action after Nigeria pulls out of football qualifier
Nigerian team says its flight was diverted and players were stranded at a local airport in Libya without food and internet access for more than 16 hours
Libyan FA Takes Subtle Dig at Super Eagles Amid Airport Controversy
The Libyan Football Federation has taken a subtle jab at Nigeria’s Super Eagles following the airport saga that forced them to withdraw from their AFCON qualifier.
AFCON: Super Eagles Stay Top Despite Libya Controversy
Despite not playing their matchday 4 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, the Super Eagles of Nigeria remain at the top of Group D with seven points from three games. In a related match, Rwanda achieved a crucial 2-1 victory over Benin at the Stade Amahoro on Tuesday, a result that […]
AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria’s Super Eagles stay top despite Libya controversy
Super Eagles remain in pole position in Group D with seven points from three games
Libya ordeal: Omokri hails NFF, Super Eagles’ crisis management skills
Socio-political activist and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has hailed the Super Eagles, Nigeria Football Federation and the Sports Ministry over
6 Key Points From NFF’s Official Statement As Super Eagles Return After Hostage in Libya
The Nigerian Football Federation have released a statement detailing the experience of the Super Eagles stars during their hostage situation in Libya.
Pilot Who Flew Super Eagles to Libya Shares What Happened After Arrival: Video
The pilot of the flight that transported the Super Eagles to Libya has detailed the events that unfolded, leading to the Nigerian team being held at the airport.
Super Eagles’ experience in Libya: What it says about CAF, NFF, African football, social media
The Super Eagles are safely back in Nigeria after almost 20 hours of being deliberately marooned at the Al-Abraq Airport in Bayta, where they had gone to honour a Group D 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya
Man Identifies Stadium NFF Should Take Libya to When Next They Visit Nigeria for Football Match
A man has sent a message to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) concerning any future football match Libya would have in Nigeria. He named a preferred stadium.
AFCON 2025 qualifier: Super Eagles stay top in Group D after Rwanda beat Benin Republic
The Super Eagles maintained top spot on Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series after Rwanda claimed a 2-1 victory over Benin Republic
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