UPDATE: Libyan Football Federation’s President resigns, as Nigeria summons Libyan Diplomat

Libyan Football Federation’s President, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani has resigned. The President announced his resignation during a regular meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly. He said he doesn’t want to be part of the failure of Libyan sports on Sunday. Addressing the assembly on Sunday, Al-Shalmani reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure. “We faced difficulties during the previous period,”…

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UPDATE: Super Eagles Flying back to Nigeria After 24-Hour Ordeal Stranded at Libyan Airport

Following our previous report: Nigeria’s Super Eagles are now flying back to Nigeria, after being stranded at a Libyan airport for 24 hours. No food or water was provided for them. Nigeria pulled out of the AFCON qualifier against Libya, after they were allegedly held hostage by Libyan authorities at the airport for a whole day.

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Diplomatic Crisis: Libya Detains Super Eagles, Nigeria Withdraws from AFCON

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Players have been stranded at the airport in Libya 17 hours, after their flight was diverted. They are reportedly being held hostage by Libyan authorities. Nigeria have pulled out of the match in the AFCON qualifying round. The Libyan media claims their Players were also maltreated in Nigeria. “I am disappointed by the unfair treatment my…

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