Libya: Nigerian national team held at airport leaves without playing, CAF opens investigation

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Nigerian internationals held at Al Abaq airport, Libya, from 13 to 14/10/2024 - ©  William Troost-Ekong

CAF has called on its disciplinary body to investigate "the disturbing and unacceptable experiences of the Nigerian national football team (The Super Eagles) at an airport in Libya," announced the Confederation of African Football on 14/10/2024.

The Nigerian national team and its technical staff "were stranded in disturbing conditions for...

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Nigerian internationals held at Al Abaq airport, Libya, from 13 to 14/10/2024 - ©  William Troost-Ekong

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