The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has denounced Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match, initially scheduled for October 15.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles cited safety concerns after a 13-hour airport delay due to a sudden flight diversion.
In a statement, the LFF accused the Nigerian Football Federation of non-cooperation in match organization and vowed to take legal action to defend Libya’s national team interests.
“The LFF condemns Nigeria’s refusal to play and will take necessary measures to protect our team’s rights,” the statement read.
The LFF highlighted the Nigerian team’s withdrawal as unjustified, citing similar challenges faced by Libya in the first leg match. The federation apologized to Libyan fans for the confusion caused by Nigeria’s actions.
The controversy surrounds the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, featuring 48 national teams competing for a spot in the Morocco tournament (December 21, 2025 – January 18, 2026).
