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Soccer-Libya lay blame for qualifier postponement on Nigeria
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.
Why Nigeria soccer is boycotting its AFCON qualifying match against Libya
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong spoke on behalf of the team and said that Nigeria would boycott the match and urged CAF (Confederation of African Football) to take action against Libya. But either way, the team was willing to forfeit the match.
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”.
Soccer-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 to boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya after players claim they were left stranded at airport overnight
The Nigeria men’s soccer team is set to leave Libya after being stuck at a remote airport for over 15 hours, according to Nigeria’s soccer governing body.
Soccer-Stranded Nigeria team threaten to boycott Libya qualifier
Nigeria have threatened to boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being stranded for hours at an airport far from their destination where players said they lacked provisions and comfort.
Nigeria national team boycott AFCON qualifier after being 'abandoned' in Libyan airport
The Nigerian soccer national team have officially boycotted their AFCON qualifier against Libya after their flight was diverted away from its original location with the team being held at the airport for over 12 hours,
Nigeria to boycott Libya AFCON qualifier after 'disgraceful' 12-hour airport nightmare
Nigeria’s players are planning to boycott their latest Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya after they were left stranded at an airport for more than 12 hours.The Super Eagles squad flew into the Al Abraq International Airport in Libya on Sunday night ahead of their latest AFCON qualifier on Tuesday after being diverted from their original destination of Benghazi.
Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier in Libya after 'inhumane treatment'
The Nigeria Football Federation said it will fly the national team back home Monday after alleged "inhumane treatment" in Libya ahead of a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. "Players have resolved not to play the match any longer as NFF (the Nigerian federation) officials are making plans to fly the team back home,
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