The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) already stated Nigeria It is his fault why the match scheduled for this Tuesday corresponding to group xxxxx of the qualifying phase for the 2025 Africa Cup was postponed.
The choice of Nigeria decided not to play anymore because he considers himself a victim of “inhumane treatment” since his arrival Libyabecause his expedition was held “at an abandoned airport” in Libya, according to the Nigerian Football Federation, for more than 15 hours. This airport is about 250 kilometers from the flight’s first destination (Benghazi), since it landed in Bayda.
The Nigerian expedition reported that at that time they could not receive food or water, nor contact the Libyan authorities, so they decided to return to Nigeria.
The LFF said the incident was accidental, urging Nigeria to understand the situation adding that the Libyan players also faced difficulties during their trip to Nigeria last week.
The Confederation of African Football announced that it had referred the matter to its Disciplinary Committee. On its part, the LFF said in a statement that it regrets the actions of the Nigerian Football Federation and will take appropriate legal steps to protect the interests of its national team.
“The Libyan Football Federation apologizes to Libyan fans and all match organizers for the state of confusion caused by the Nigerian Football Federation, which led to the match not taking place.”
The LFF had earlier complained about the treatment of its players and officials when they arrived in Nigeria to play another match, in Uyo, last week, that the landing time of the flight from the venue of the match was long hours late.
Nigeria top group D of the African Cup qualifying stage, with 7 points from 3 games, and beat Libya 1-0 at home on Friday. Libya is last with only one point.
Source: La Verdad
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