Libya vs Nigeria: Turkish journalist hints on potential CAF verdict over botched AFCON qualifier

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1 year ago

October 24, 2024

Libya vs Nigeria is being investigated by CAF after the Super Eagles abandoned the 2025 AFCON qualifier
Turkish journalist Muhammet Duman has predicted the possible outcome as both teams await a verdict from CAF
Duman urged the continental football body to take decisive action that would deter other teams from such act

Turkish journalist Muhammet Duman has suggested that CAF would likely reschedule the botched 2025 AFCON qualifier between Libya and Nigeria.

The Super Eagles registered a 1-0 win over the Mediterranean Knights in Uyo on October 11, and the reverse fixture was billed for Beninah six days later.

Minutes before landing in Benghazi, the Nigerian national football team’s flight was diverted to Al-Abraq, where the team was stranded for several hours.

Super Eagles stranded in Libya

Nigerian players took to social media to raise the alarm, claiming they were left unattended in what many described as a hostage situation.

After waiting for more than 16 hours at the airport, the Nigerian team returned to their country, prompting CAF to launch an immediate investigation, Sports Ration reports.

The continental football body has set Wednesday, October 23 for the final verdict, but Hurriyet Newspaper Spor Arena writer Muhammed Duman says he does not expect any punishment for Libya.

He told Ekwutosblog :

“If we look at the CAF president’s approach in the first hours of the incident, I’m not very hopeful about tomorrow’s decision.

“I don’t think CAF will give any punishment to Libya. CAF will probably want this match to be replayed in another country.

“So, I don’t think there will be a 3-point penalty for this match. CAF may want this match to be played in another country under better conditions and atmosphere.”

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Duman added that CAF must make a strong statement by taking decisive action that would deter other teams from such an act.

He added:

“Which person can wait at the airport for 19 hours? I believe that CAF should look at these problems correctly.

“CAF must make the right decision to preserve the fair-play spirit of football. CAF has to act more sensitively to prevent such incidents from happening again. The body needs to make the best decision; otherwise, the chaos in African football will continue.

“In my opinion, a peaceful approach should be taken between both teams, but Libya should be seriously warned.”

CAF Sets Date for Final Ruling

Ekwutosblog earlier reported that the airport fiasco involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Libya has continued to spark widespread discussions.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to announce its judgment on the airport incident involving Libya and Nigeria Members of the Nigerian team contingent were left stranded at Al Abraq Airport for a period spanning about 20 hours The African football governing body has disclosed the date it will hand down its judgment for the unsavoury incident.

Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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5 days ago

March 21, 2026

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Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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5 days ago

March 21, 2026

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Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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6 days ago

March 20, 2026

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Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.