Football

The Confederation of Africa Football, CAF has reacted to the situation involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria being left stranded at the Al Abraq Airport in Libya. In a statement on Monday, CAF described the long-hour delay experienced by the Super Eagles players and coaches at the Libyan airport as “disturbing and unacceptable”. The African football governing board noted that the matter has been referred to its disciplinary committee for appropriate action.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has pulled the Super Eagles out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya on Tuesday. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. The Nigerian delegation, en route to Benghazi for the crucial match, encountered unexpected difficulties when their chartered aircraft was diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport primarily used for hajj operations.

The Nigerian Super Eagles are still in a precarious situation after being stranded at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya for over 12 hours. En route to Benghazi for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights, the team was unexpectedly diverted to the smaller airport.

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Victor Boniface, Chidera Ejuke, and Ademola Lookman headline a star-studded squad called up by Augustine Eguavoen as Nigeria prepares for its crucial double-header against Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The matches, set for October 11 and 15, are vital for Nigeria’s bid to secure a spot in the upcoming tournament.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Thursday that Augustine Eguavoen will continue as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This decision follows the approval of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee's recommendation during a meeting of the NFF Executive Committee.