By By Muminat Ajide
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the cancellation of the Nigeria vs. Libya match in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifiers.
This decision comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the Nigerian team’s experience at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya.
In a statement released today by CAF, it was announced that the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifier fixture between Libya and Nigeria, scheduled to take place tonight, will not occur as planned. The matter will be referred to the competent CAF bodies for further review.
“The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifier fixture between Libya and Nigeria will not take place as scheduled tonight.
The matter will be referred to the competent CAF bodies.” the statement reads
The Nigerian team, known as the Super Eagles, faced an ordeal that included their chartered flight being diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a smaller airport ill-equipped for their arrival. This diversion and subsequent logistical challenges led to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) withdrawing the team from the match in protest.
