Former Nigeria international, Ike Shorunmu has called for heavy sanctions against the Libya Football Federation following the poor treatment of the Super Eagles during the trip to Libya for their AFCON Qualifier.
The Libyan national football team continued their training, on Monday, evening despite Nigeria’s withdrawal from their scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
The Nigeria Football Federation has reported that the Super Eagles are stranded in Libya following a sudden diversion of their flight.
CB, Leon Balogun has called on the Confederation of African Football to investigate the detention of Super Eagles players and team officials in Libya, following an incident at Al Abaq Airport where they were held for over ten hours.
The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya, scheduled for Tuesday, is now in jeopardy due to complications surrounding the Nigerian team’s arrival in Libya.
Samuel Chukwueze could be allowed to leave AC Milan in January, as the club aims to bring in at least three new players to strengthen the squad.
Forward, Victor Osimhen is nearing a return from the injury he sustained two weeks ago during a Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Kasimpasa.
Libya captain, Faisal Al-Badri has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to secure a victory against the Nigeria when both sides meet in their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, in Uyo.
Libya’s head coach, Nasser Al-Hadiri remains calm and optimistic as his team gears up to face Nigeria in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Forward, Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s chances ahead of the first of two matches against Libya in this window of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.