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NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by ogododo(op): 8:37am On Oct 14, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.

This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon.

The PUNCH reports that the Nigerian delegation was en route to Benghazi for the crucial qualifier when their chartered aircraft was dangerously diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport typically reserved for hajj operations.

The unexpected diversion left players and officials stranded without any assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which failed to provide transportation.

In a statement on Monday, the NFF detailed the chaotic situation, explaining that the team remained at the airport for over 12 hours, unable to reach their hotel in Benghazi, which is three hours away.

“The Nigerian delegation for Tuesday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya is still at Al Abraq Airport, 12 hours after landing. The chartered ValueJet aircraft was, strangely and in a dangerous manner, diverted to the small airport just as the pilot was completing his approach to Benghazi Airport,” the NFF stated.

The NFF further noted that the fatigued and frustrated players have now resolved not to play the match.

The NFF, supporting the players’ decision, is now arranging for the team to fly back to Nigeria, effectively pulling them out of the fixture.

“Players have resolved not to play the match any longer, and NFF officials are making plans to fly the team back home,” the statement concluded.

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by ogododo(op): 8:39am On Oct 14, 2024

We go loose 3 points. Naso. Dis North African suppose de banned by FIFA.
Nawa.

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by winqs(m): 8:47am On Oct 14, 2024

It is well

Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by olatade(m): 8:50am On Oct 14, 2024

Watch CAF award 3 points to Libya for walk over.

Shameless association

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Ibehchizzy: 9:15am On Oct 14, 2024

Good development

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by havenz(m): 9:15am On Oct 14, 2024

Supported.

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Houseofglam7(f): 9:16am On Oct 14, 2024

The shame!!!!
Ohh the shame!!!!😫

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by okoamercy: 9:16am On Oct 14, 2024

Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by ZUBY77(m): 9:16am On Oct 14, 2024

Libya should be made to play their home games in South Africa

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Hemanwel(m): 9:16am On Oct 14, 2024*

I hope CAF's tough decision against the Libyans on this matter will not spiral into them attacking the Nigerian community in Tripoli and Benghazi?

Na Nigerians dem dey always use do sacrificial lamb all over the world

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by wiseone28: 9:17am On Oct 14, 2024

They should report Libya to CAF

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by saintruky(m): 9:17am On Oct 14, 2024

Overhaul the team

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Whitecoal711: 9:17am On Oct 14, 2024

Africa my africa

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by maxiuc(m): 9:17am On Oct 14, 2024

Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by RZArecta(m): 9:18am On Oct 14, 2024

olatade:
Watch CAF award 3 points to Libya for walk over.

Shameless association

if the NFF immediately sends an official complaint to CAF and FIFA the Libyans could be sanctioned instead. The CAF protocol officers should have been on ground in Benghazi with direct access to the NFF to know what's actually going on. Libyans and North Africans generally are a disgrace

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by PALLERMO: 9:18am On Oct 14, 2024

Very good one. Libyans just get bad mind and at this time I am pitying the Nigerians living there trying to make ends meet, hope they won't be maltreated and subjected to hostility as a result of the Afcon qualifier match result 🤔

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by whippersnapper(m): 9:18am On Oct 14, 2024

Anything Africa disgust the hell out of me

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Samsonferan: 9:18am On Oct 14, 2024

Best decision. Life matters because you don't know what will happen after winning the match

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Jlow2: 9:19am On Oct 14, 2024

Football terrorism

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by iwaeda: 9:19am On Oct 14, 2024

Good all these North African countries don't play fair. I remembered Shooting stars vs Zamalek. Nigeria should put their feet down, how can you lock airport against our international stars. Libya can't qualify even if they beat Nigeria, it will be Nigeria and Benin from the group. grin

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by fredoooooo: 9:19am On Oct 14, 2024

What did they do to the Libyans in Nigeria.. Yooseless NFF .

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Reggaero(m): 9:19am On Oct 14, 2024

wiseone28:
They should report Libya to CAF

be like say you de online this morning

Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by bakynes(m): 9:19am On Oct 14, 2024

olatade:
Watch CAF award 3 points to Libya for walk over.

Shameless association

But CAF should not be stupid enough to give Libya 3 points with their ill treatment, best is to not award the 3 points to anybody or re- schedule to another venue for the November International break.

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Sunkyboie(m): 9:20am On Oct 14, 2024

Don't we have ambassador over there in Libya. Or what is the duties of Ambassador?

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by mokkalu1(m): 9:20am On Oct 14, 2024

Good move!

Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by wiseone28: 9:20am On Oct 14, 2024

Reggaero:
be like say you de online this morning

Tell me wetin happen?

Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by donjahsy(m): 9:21am On Oct 14, 2024

What a shame!

Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by wonder233: 9:21am On Oct 14, 2024

North Africans are always fond of these antics. But they took it too far this time around.. It might backfire on them and they will get sanctioned

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Mopolchi: 9:21am On Oct 14, 2024

Good decision. Na only 3 points Caf go comot and we still dey top group.

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by prigoz(m): 9:21am On Oct 14, 2024

How does NFF treats other national teams. South Africa complaints the way they were treated by NFF, so , what goes around, comes around. So let's stop crying like little baby

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by SocialJustice: 9:21am On Oct 14, 2024

olatade:
Watch CAF award 3 points to Libya for walk over.

Shameless association

Lose 3 say wetin? What of them?

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Re: NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare by Fatbam005: 9:22am On Oct 14, 2024

It's a sad day for African football. Amadu pinnic is a joke. Na comedy show he Sabi attend

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