AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria refuse to play in Libya as Algeria, Cameroon qualify

Nigeria return from Libya as Algeria and Cameroon qualify for AFCON 2025

Nigeria's claims about mistreatment in Libya are being investigated by the Confederation of African Football.

AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria refuse to play in Libya as Algeria, Cameroon qualify

Nigeria beat Libya 1-0 in Uyo last Friday in Group D and the teams were set to meet again in the fourth round in Benghazi on Tuesday. Furious at the way they were allegedly treated, the Nigerian delegation returned home on Monday, a CAF official confirmed to AFP.

Africa Cup of Nations: Cameroon, Algeria qualify, Nigeria refuses to play in Libya – Cameroon Concord News

Nigeria’s refusal to play an Africa Cup of Nations fixture in Libya after alleged “inhumane treatment” of their squad, overshadowed Algeria and Cameroon qualifying on Monday for the 2025 finals. “This is getting scary,” said forward Victor Boniface on social media after the Nigerian squad were stranded at an airport 225 kilometres (140 miles) by road from Benghazi, the match venue. “We have been stuck at the airport for almost 13 hours with no f…

Nigeria decline to play in Libya as Algeria, Cameroon certify

Nigeria onward Victor Boniface (C) having enjoyable for German clubBayer Leverkusen (Pau BARRENA) Nigeria’s rejection to play an Africa Cup of Nations part in Libya after affirmed “inhumane treatment” of their group, outweighed Algeria and Cameroon certifying on Monday for the 2025 finals. “This is getting scary,” claimed onward Victor Boniface on social networks after the Nigerian group had been stranded at an airport terminal 225 kilometres (…