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Libya received severe sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after they detained Nigeria's Super Eagles at Al Abraq International Airport.
The Libyan national team is meticulously preparing for their fifth qualifying match against Rwanda for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Libya was penalised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after Nigeria's Super Eagles were detained at the Al Abraq International Airport.
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11:50 - 04.11.2024
Ministry of Foreign Affairs release statement to calm Nigerians in Libya following threat of deportation
Following worries expressed by Libyan media demanding punitive actions against Nigerian employees in Libya, the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reassured citizens of their safety there.
CAF awarded Nigeria three points and three goals after Libya's rules violation, and the football federation was also fined $50,000.
Currently, Libya is at the bottom of Group D, with just one point from four matches, making their chances of qualifying for the tournament in Morocco next year slim.
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12:01 - 03.11.2024
Nigerians in Libya hit with deportation notice following CAF disciplinary action on Libyan FA
Several platforms have called on authorities to deport Nigerian workers in Libya after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board recently ruled against the Libya Football Federation (LFF).
Libya Al Ahrar TV reports that the 25-man squad, under head coach Nasser Al-Hadhiri, flew to Kigali on Monday, three days ahead of the match at Amahoro Stadium.
Al-Hadhiri has adjusted the initial squad, adding Al Olympi defender Moatasem Sabou and Al-Tahadi striker Farhad Al-Masmari for added depth.
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09:04 - 27.10.2024
Nigeria vs Libya: LFF challenges CAF's decision in AFCON qualifier dispute
CAF awarded Nigeria three points and three goals after the Super Eagles were held hostage in Libya.
The team was originally set to start training in Benghazi two weeks before the match, but this was delayed due to the Omar Al-Mukhtar Friendly Championship, which was won by Al Hilal, as noted by Al-Awwan.
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