Tag: Libya
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Bodies of 28 migrants found buried in mass grave in Libya
Investigators have discovered the bodies of 28 migrants next to a detention facility in the desert in southern Libya.
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FG opens up on reported harassment of Nigerians in Libya
The Federal Government says it will continue to prioritise the wellbeing of Nigerians wherever they are found. The government also pledged to continue safeguarding the wellbeing of the citizenry at all times.
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Libya vs Nigeria: Super Eagles captain reacts after CAF’s decision
Nigeria’s Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has reacted over the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the botched match day 4 encounter of the 2025 AFCON qualification series scheduled to be played by Libya and Nigeria in Benina on 15th October.
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BREAKING: CAF awards Nigeria 3 points, 3 goals against Libya
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria three points and three goals and fined Libya the sum of $50,000 from the botched match day 4 encounter of the 2025 AFCON qualification series scheduled to be played by Libya and Nigeria in Benina on 15th October.
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CAF to rule on 2025 AFCON qualifier between Nigeria, Libya Wednesday
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to announce its verdict on the abandoned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations’ Group D qualifier between the Mediterranean Knights of Libya and the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday, October 23.
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Libya Football Federation secretary doubts the integrity of CAF
Football Federation secretary Nasser Al-Suwaie, douts the integirty of CAF leadership
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FG didn’t apologise to Libya after maltreating NFF officials, players — Minister
The Federal Government has refuted a report, which claimed that Nigeria had apologised over the recent maltreatment of Nigerian Football Federation officials and its senior national football team in Libya. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in
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African Union wades into Libya-Nigeria deadlocked football match
A newspaper in Libya, Almashhad has reported that the African Union officials have contacted Libyan and Nigerian authorities after being notified that the Nigerian football team and officials were stuck at an airport to which they had been directed by authorities in Libya.
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BREAKING: CAF cancels Super Eagles, Libya qualifier match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has cancelled the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2025 qualifier match between Libya and Super Eagles of Nigeria The game was slated to be played this evening in Libya.
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Troost-Ekong ‘proud’ of Super Eagles boycott plans
Super Eagles of Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong spoke about being “held hostage” in a Libyan airport. Al Kholood defender Troost-Ekong and his Nigerian teammates were set to play Libya in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.