CAF delists Nigeria vs Libya AFCON qualifier amid controversy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya. Following Nigeria’s defeat of Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, a return leg for the ongoing AFCON 2025 Qualifier was fixed for Benghazi, Libya, on Tuesday. However, the […]

CAF delists Nigeria vs Libya AFCON qualifier amid controversy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya.

Following Nigeria’s defeat of Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, a return leg for the ongoing AFCON 2025 Qualifier was fixed for Benghazi, Libya, on Tuesday.

However, the return leg has been greeted with controversy after the Nigerian delegation narrated their over 16 hours ordeal at the Libya airport leading them to return home.

In an update via X, CAF post games that would be played on Tuesday without including the Libya versus Nigeria fixture.

Below are the updated lists of matches to be played on Tuesday as posted by CAF on X:

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