Libya, Nigeria and Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria’s soccer team stranded at Libya airport, putting Africa Cup qualifier in doubt
Nigeria’s soccer players say they will boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya after being stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport in what the team captain described as “mind games”.
Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue.
Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott
Libya's football federation criticises its Nigerian counterpart after the Super Eagles decide to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier.
Nigeria soccer team arrive home after boycotting Africa Cup qualifier against Libya
Nigeria’s soccer players arrived at Abuja Airport on Tuesday after boycotting their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya where they were stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport in what the team captain described as “mind games.
Libya blames Nigeria for AFCON qualifier cancellation
Libya's footballing body says Nigeria is to blame for the postponement of a scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Libyan Football Federation has blamed the cancellation of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on match rivals Nigeria.
AFCONQ: ‘No excuses’ – Libya says as players train ahead of game against Nigeria
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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 ...