Tag: Libya
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Libya crack down on Nigerian Nationals after CAF verdict
Libya has begun mass arrests and imposed fines on Nigerian nationals residing in the country, reportedly in retaliation for the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent verdict, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The CAF disciplinary committee awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points and three goals for the abandoned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights.…
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Breaking News: CAF awards Nigeria 3 points, three goals and fines Libya
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed Nigeria’s Super Eagles a significant boost in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Following the botched match against Libya, CAF awarded three points and three goals to Nigeria, solidifying their position at the top of the group. Libya in an attempt to pay…
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CAF president condemns Libya-Nigeria situation, confirm ongoing investigation
African football governing body president Dr. Patrice Motsepe has condemned the situation between the Nigeria national team and Libya, revealing that proper investigation is still ongoing and appropriate decisions will be taken afterwards, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian team faced significant adversity, which ultimately led to the cancellation of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
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CAF disciplinary board set to investigate Super Eagles vs Libya dispute
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that its disciplinary board will investigate the recent dispute between Nigeria and Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. The Libyan government allegedly mistreated the Super Eagles after they arrived for the second leg of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and left them stranded at the airport. This decision follows Libya’s…
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Ahmed Musa expresses disappointment over poor Super Eagles, officials treatment
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has expressed his disappointment over the unfair treatment melted out to the team following their arrival to Libya for the second leg of the 2025 AFCON Morocco qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The team has reportedly been left stranded getting to Libya airport, this which is believed to be in retaliation of…
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Morocco 2025: Super Eagles fly to Libya for AFCON qualifier
The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, departed for Libya on Sunday morning ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s chartered flight made a stopover in Kano before proceeding to Benghazi, avoiding the initially planned route through Tripoli. The change in travel plans aims to minimize stress for…
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Nigeria boss, Eguavoen thrilled with ‘crucial’ Libya win
Interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen praised his side’s determination after Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s 90th-minute strike secured a 1-0 win over Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru’s late goal at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo maintained Nigeria’s top spot in Group D. “I expected us to score more goals,”…
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Nigeria maintain top of the group despite Benin Republic’s win in Libya
Nigeria have taken pole position in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series after edging past Libya 1-0 on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s dramatic late winner at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo secured all three points for Augustine Eguavoen’s side. The narrow victory propelled the Super Eagles to…
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Morocco 2025: Eguavoen targets double over Libya that will send Eagles to final tournament
Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has set as objective, the maximum six points from this month’s double header between the Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in the teams’ group D attrition as the race to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals hots up. Nigeria host the first game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo…
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NFF dismisses Libya captain’s poor treatment claims, insists Libya caused own problems
The Nigeria Football Federation has rejected claims of poor treatment on arrival in Nigeria by the captain of the Libya senior men national team, Faisal Al-Badri. NFF insists the Libyan Football Federation created chaos for its own team, the Mediterranean Knights, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. NFF’s Assistant Director (Protocol), Mr. Emmanuel Ayanbunmi said the Libya Federation only…
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Eguavoen urges Chukwueze to be pragmatic with dribbling ahead of Libya clash
Super Eagles interim manager Austin Eguavoen has cautioned winger Samuel Chukwueze to be mindful of when to dribble, ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Speaking to NFF TV, Eguavoen emphasized the need for Chukwueze to make smart decisions on the field. “You can imagine Chukwueze coming to defence…
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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Eguavoen expecting tough Libya test but backs Super Eagles to deliver
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is anticipating a formidable challenge from Libya in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria, atop Group D with four points from two games, hosts the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Despite favoring the Super Eagles, Eguavoen acknowledges…
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AFCON 2025: Libya Coach laments preparation woes ahead of Nigeria clash
Libya head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri has expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s preparation for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Mediterranean Knights are grappling with injuries, suspensions, and reported player boycotts, depriving Al-Hadiri of key players. “We have not yet reached the required level of readiness to face a…
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AFCONQ: Malawian Nkhakananga to officiate Super Eagles vs Libya clash
Malawian referee Godfrey Philip Nkhakananga has been appointed to oversee the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The fixture, set for Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, promises to be a key encounter in the qualification journey…
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Morocco 2025: Malawian officials to take charge of Nigeria, Libya clash
Referee Godfrey Philip Nkhakananga, of Malawian nationality, will be at the center during Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. The Confederation of African Football has also appointed Nkhakananga’s compatriots, Clemence Kanduku and Joseph Nyauti…
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Libya unveil 28-man squad for AFCON 2025 Qualifiers against Nigeria
The Libyan Football Federation has announced a 28-man squad for the Mediterranean Knights’ crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers against three-time champions Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Libya will face the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Matchday 3 and 4 of the qualifiers, with the first match scheduled for Friday, 11 October, in Nigeria, followed…
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Adarabioyo’s international future in focus as Nigeria prepare for Libya
Nigeria’s Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen in preparation for the announcement of his squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya could extend his invitation to Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. Reports suggest Adarabioyo, eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, has opted to commit his future to the Super…
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Morocco 2025: Libya’s Knights drag Super Eagles to Benina
Bottom team Libya has opted to host Group D leaders Nigeria at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 4 encounter, a facility located in the city of Benina, some 19 kilometers outside the country’s second city, Benghazi, Nigerasoccernet.com reports. Known previously as Hugo Chávez Stadium, the stadium…
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Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers: Libya fixture confirmed
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the dates for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11. The return leg is scheduled for Tripoli four days later, on Tuesday, October 15.…
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles’ matchdays confirmed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the matchdays for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles will kick off their campaign against Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before facing Rwanda’s Amavubi on September 10 at the…