AFCON Qualifier: CAF Drops Nigeria vs Libya Match

CAF Scraps Nigeria-Libya AFCON Qualifier After Airport Chaos

The return leg was marred by controversy after Nigerian players and officials...

CAF cancels Nigeria-Libya AFCON qualifier match amid safety concerns and travel chaos. The Super Eagles' 14-hour airport ordeal in Libya prompted CAF to remove the match from the schedule, following Nigeria's 1-0 win in the first leg.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scrapped the second-leg fixture between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Libya's Mediterranean Knights in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier, initially scheduled to take place in Libya.

The decision follows a contentious first leg, where the Super Eagles secured a thrilling 1-0 victory at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on October 11. However, the return leg was marred by controversy after Nigerian players and officials endured a grueling 14-hour ordeal at the Libyan airport, prompting their immediate return home.

CAF's removal of the second-leg fixture comes amid concerns over player safety and welfare, highlighting the challenges faced by African teams in navigating complex logistical and security issues.

CAF Launches Probe into Libya-Nigeria Controversy

The Confederation of African  Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into the airport ordeal faced by Nigeria's Super Eagles in Libya. The Libya Football Federation alleged sabotage and has threatened legal action against Nigeria.

CAF Omits Libya-Nigeria Match from Schedule

In a related development, CAF's social media update on October 15's scheduled matches noticeably excluded the Libya versus Nigeria game. This omission follows the controversy surrounding the second-leg fixture.

Highlights:

• CAF removes Nigeria-Libya second-leg fixture from schedule.
• Super Eagles won first leg 1-0 in Uyo on October 11.
• Nigerian team faced 14-hour airport ordeal in Libya.
• Player safety and welfare concerns prompt CAF decision.
• CAF investigates allegations of sabotage by Libya Football Federation.
• Libya threatens legal action against Nigeria.
• CAF removes Libya-Nigeria match from October 15 schedule.
• Investigation focuses on airport ordeal faced by Super Eagles.