Benghazi, 69, Libya

Eagles were held hostage, insists Eguavoen

Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has opened up on the ugly incident that saw players and officials of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team held hostage by Libyan authorities at the Al Abraq Airport in Al Abraq, Libya, on Sunday through Monday, PUNCH…

2024-10-16 01:39

Libya threatens legal action after abandoned AFCON qualifier

NIPR hails Tinubu, Tuggar for rescuing stranded Eagles The Libyan Football Federation has vehemently said that Nigeria should be held responsible for the abandoned Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi after the Super Eagles refused to honour …

2024-10-16 01:39

N’Assembly condemns Eagles maltreatment in Libya, demands apology

The National Assembly has condemned the over 18-hour ordeal of the national football team, the Super Eagles, at the Al-Abraq International Airport in Libya, leading to the botched African Cup of Nations qualifiers. It called for the questioning of the Libyan …

2024-10-16 00:22

S’Eagles right to boycott Libya’s diplomatic ambush

NIGERIA’S national men’s football team, the Super Eagles, were right to boycott the 2025 African Cup of Nations Group D qualifier against Libya scheduled for October 15 in Benghazi. In a major diplomatic fiasco, the Libyan authorities shabbily and disdainfull…

2024-10-16 00:00

Libya blames Nigeria for AFCON qualifier cancelation

Libya's footballing body says Nigeria is to blame for the postponement of a scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The "Super Eagles" had refused to play the match citing mistreatment on arrival in the country.

2024-10-15 15:43

AFCON: Invite Libyan Ambassador for questioning, Reps tell FG

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to invite the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria for questioning over the ill-treatment meted out to the senior national football team, the Super Eagles, during the botched African Cup of Nations qua…

2024-10-15 15:20

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.

2024-10-15 12:32

Libya lay blame for Africa Cup qualifier postponement on Nigeria despite their players being held at airport for 19 hours

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) said Nigeria were to blame for the postponement of Tuesday's scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi after the visitors refused to play the match, citing mistreatment on arrival in the country.

2024-10-15 10:48

Nigeria boycotts football match over ‘cruel treatment’

Nigerian football players have pulled out of an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya after being stranded at an airport overnight Read Full Article at RT.com

2024-10-15 10:12

PHOTOS: ‘No room for excuses’, say Libya as players train to play Nigeria

The Libyan Football Federation has said that it would not condone excuses from the Nigeria Football Federation to boycott the second leg of the Group D 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier tie against the Super Eagles. The LFF disclosed this on its X handle …

2024-10-15 09:37