Libyan Football Federation said it is considering legal action against the Nigeria Football Federation following the Super Eagles decision to boycott Tuesday night’s Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier in Benghazi.
The NFF evacuated the Super Eagles from Al Abraq airport where they were diverted and abandoned by their Libyan hosts ahead of the game. The Super Eagles arrived Sunday evening, but were subjected to a humiliating 15 hours wait at the airport, which is 230km from the match venue the Martyrs Stadium in Benina near Benghazi. The private jet that carried the Super Eagles was meant to land at Benghazi airport.
In their defence of the action the LFF accused its Nigeria counterpart of meting out a similar treatment when they arrived for the first leg, they lost 1-0 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
A statement from the LFF said it “condemns” the steps taken by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in refusing to play the game, and said it would take “all necessary legal measures” to preserve the interests of the Mediterranean Knights.
Confederation of African Football (Caf) disciplinary board is now investigating the matter with a promise to sanction any violations of its Statutes. A check on its website reveals that the game has been scrubbed off the list of scheduled matches for today.
