AFCON Qualifiers: “It’s not over yet”, Libya to Nigeria

The Libya Football Federation (LFF) has vowed to take legal action against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), claiming unfair treatment during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier clash.

In a dramatic twist, Topnaija.ng understands that the Libyan side accused Nigeria of mistreating their delegation during the first leg in Uyo, where the Super Eagles secured a narrow 1-0 victory.

Tensions escalated further when Nigeria’s national team, upon arriving in Libya for the second leg, allegedly faced equally poor treatment.

This led to the Super Eagles pulling out of the crucial AFCON qualifier scheduled for Tuesday, citing unprofessional conduct by their Libyan hosts. As a result, the match will no longer take place, fueling further controversy between the two football federations.

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The Libya Football Federation has condemned Nigeria’s decision to forgo the match, accusing the NFF of denying them fair treatment in Nigeria and violating CAF regulations. In a strongly worded statement, the Libyans insisted the NFF should be held accountable for the collapse of the second leg and vowed to protect the “rights of the Libyan National Team” through legal action.

As both nations prepare for a potential legal battle, football fans across Africa are left questioning the real story behind this AFCON qualifier drama.

Will CAF step in to resolve the escalating tension, or is this just the beginning of a prolonged dispute between Libya and Nigeria?