The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially delisted the second-leg fixture between Libya vs Nigeria from the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The game was initially scheduled for Tuesday, with the Super Eagles set to take on the Mediterranean Knights.
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CAF Cancels Libya vs Nigeria AFCON Qualifier Amid Controversy
The first leg of the qualifier saw Nigeria secure a narrow 1-0 win over Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
However, tensions flared after the Nigerian delegation, including the Super Eagles and officials, endured a harrowing 14-hour ordeal at Libya’s Al Abaq Airport. Reports of mistreatment and humiliation at the airport forced the Nigerian team to return home.
CAF has since announced that an investigation into the incident is underway, sparking reactions across the continent.
Meanwhile, the Libyan Football Federation has also made accusations of sabotage and hinted at pursuing legal action against Nigeria for their abrupt decision.
CAF’s official Twitter page omitted Libya vs Nigeria match from its list of fixtures for the day, signaling the cancellation of the game, though fans remain eager to see how the situation will unfold.
Both countries now await CAF’s next steps regarding this ongoing controversy.
