The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has expressed its intention to pursue legal action following Nigeria’s sudden withdrawal from the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, citing concerns over the Super Eagles’ treatment at Al Abaq Airport. The Nigerian team, which had been stranded for over 13 hours without …
Read More »Super Eagles Stranded in Libyan Airport for 20 Hours Ahead of AFCON Qualifier, Troost-Ekong Shares Photos
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed frustration and concern after the Nigerian national team was left stranded at Al Abaq Airport in Libya for nearly 20 hours. The team was en route to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Libya on Tuesday, October 15, when …
Read More »Gunmen Abduct Sports Journalists in Anambra on Route to Nigeria-Libya AFCON Qualifier
A group of sports journalists traveling from Anambra to Uyo to cover the Nigeria vs. Libya African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier have been kidnapped by gunmen in the Isseke community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The abduction occurred on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, while the journalists were …
Read More »Aliou Cisse Steps Down as Senegal Head Coach After Nine and a Half Years of Success
Aliou Cisse has officially stepped down as Senegal’s head coach after an impressive nine-and-a-half-year tenure. During his time in charge, the 48-year-old led the Teranga Lions to their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 2021. Cisse’s contract technically ended in August, but he remained in charge for Senegal’s …
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