The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended the second-leg match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria and Libya. This Group D fixture, which was scheduled to take place today, has been at the center of a growing controversy.
The first-leg match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya was held last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria.
The game ended dramatically with Nigeria securing a narrow 1-0 victory. The Super Eagles managed to find the back of the net in the final minutes of the game, earning them a crucial win at home.
The second-leg match was set to be played in Libya at 8 p.m. local time. However, the match has now been delisted by CAF, halting any immediate plans for the game to proceed. This unexpected move came after reports emerged about the unpleasant experience faced by the Nigerian players and officials upon their arrival in Libya.
The Super Eagles endured over 14 hours of difficulties at a Libyan airport. The players and officials were allegedly stranded, with no explanation for the delay. Due to the situation, the Nigerian team eventually decided to return home, raising concerns over their safety and well-being in Libya.
