Football

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.

In a significant legal development, Manchester City has won a crucial ruling against the Premier League regarding the legality of certain sponsorship regulations. Judges have determined that specific aspects of the Associated Party Transactions (APT) rules, designed to prevent clubs from engaging in inflated sponsorship deals with related entities, are unlawful.

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.

The Premier League Champions confirmed Rodri will miss most of the premier league matches due the ligament injury on his right knee.