CAF Delist Nigeria vs Libya AFCON Qualifier Amid Airport Controversy

October 15, 2024

Confederation of African Football (CAF) don remove the second-leg match between Nigeria Super Eagles and Libya Mediterranean Knights from the 2025 AFCON qualifiers schedule.

The match wey dem plan to play for Libya after the first leg for Uyo, where Super Eagles win 1-0, no go hold as planned. Controversy dey as Super Eagles players and officials talk say dem suffer for over 14 hours for Libya airport, so dem return back home.

CAF don start investigation into the matter after Libya Football Federation accuse Nigeria of sabotage and threaten legal action. CAF also update dia Tuesday fixtures without including the Libya vs Nigeria game.