Afcon qualifiers

2024 - 10 - 14

Eagles Soar Out of Libya: AFCON Qualifiers Take an Unexpected Dive!

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Hold onto your jerseys, folks! The Super Eagles have decided to boycott their AFCON qualifier against Libya after an airport debacle that lasted over 17 hours. More drama than your favorite soap opera!

In what can only be described as a shocking turn of events, the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has announced their decision to boycott the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. This dramatic move comes after players were stranded at an abandoned airport in Libya for more than 17 hours, leaving them frustrated and disheartened. Team captain William Troost-Ekong voiced the players' concerns, calling the treatment they received inhumane, which ultimately led to the team's decision to withdraw from the match.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) swiftly responded to the crisis, revealing plans to fly the beleaguered players back home amidst the chaos. The dramatic scenes at the airport drew comparisons to the outrageous plot twists usually found in popular reality TV shows. Fans couldn't help but shake their heads at the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the Super Eagles, who had flown into Libya with hopes of securing a victory but instead found themselves caught up in a logistical nightmare.

As pictures and videos of the stranded players flooded social media, the narrative sparked a national conversation about the treatment of athletes and the infrastructural challenges that still persist in some African nations. Many football enthusiasts expressed their outrage, solidifying the belief that players' welfare should always take precedence over matchday expectations. The Eagles now face uncertainty, not only regarding their AFCON qualification but also the impact this incident might have on their morale and team spirit.

In a lighthearted twist of fate, this situation has unveiled a strong message: even the mightiest of eagles can be grounded when faced with dire logistical failures! Hopefully, this unfortunate event will prompt the relevant authorities to reassess and improve conditions for athletes. Historical Note: Did you know Nigeria has won the Africa Cup of Nations three times (1980, 1994, and 2013)? They remain one of Africa's most successful teams. With their passion and dedication, here's hoping the next time the Super Eagles take flight, they soar without a hitch!

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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles opt to boycott Libya tie (Premium Times)

With players refusing to play under these conditions, NFF officials are considering flying the team back home.

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Nigeria boycotts AFCON 2025 qualifier in Libya over 'inhumane ... (Aljazeera.com)

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong says his team have been left at an abandoned airport for more than 17 hours.

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Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya - federation - ESPN (ESPN)

Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya on Monday, according to their captain William Troost-Ekong and the Nigeria ...

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Nigeria set to boycott 2025 Afcon qualifier in Libya after being left at ... (BBC News)

Nigeria's players say they will boycott their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.

Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier in Libya after 'inhumane treatment' (FRANCE 24)

The Nigeria Football Federation said it will fly the national team back home Monday after alleged "inhumane treatment" in Libya ahead of a 2025 Africa Cup ...

Nigeria/Libya: Afcon Qualifiers - Super Eagles Opt to Boycott Libya Tie (AllAfrica.com)

With players refusing to play under these conditions, NFF officials are considering flying the team back home.

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Nigeria pull plug on Libya AFCON qualifier amid 'inhumane treatment' (Daily Sabah)

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced it will fly the national team home Monday after reports of 'inhumane treatment' in Libya ahead of a 2025...

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AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles threaten to boycott Libya match - FRCN HQ (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

The Eagles left for Libya on Sunday morning in preparation for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights.

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Nigeria to boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya after players claim ... (CNN)

The Nigeria men's soccer team is set to leave Libya after being stuck at a remote airport for over 15 hours, according to Nigeria's soccer governing body.

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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: President Tinubu Calls For Thorough ... (Voice of Nigeria)

Nigeria's Leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for thorough investigation into the experience of the national football team, the Super Eagles of ...

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Nigeria pull out of Afcon qualifier after squad stranded in Libya – video (The Guardian)

Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya after being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match ...

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AFCON Qualifiers: Nigeria refuse to play in Libya as Algeria ... (WION)

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.

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5 key takeaways from Harambee Stars' unlucky loss to Cameroon in ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

In a tightly contested encounter, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon edged out Harambee Stars by a solitary goal in their second leg Group J match of the ...

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Kenyans react to Harambee Stars' AFCON qualifers losses against ... (Tv47 Digital)

Kenyans voiced their displeasure on social media after Harambee Stars suffered back-to-back defeats to Cameroon in AFCON qualifiers.

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AS IT HAPPENED: Kenya 0-1 Cameroon | Afcon 2025 qualifiers (Kawowo Sports)

Cameroon beat Kenya 1-0 in group J of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole - Uganda.

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Cameroon edges Kenya to tighten grip on Group J lead (CAFOnline.com)

Cameroon secured a vital 1-0 victory over Kenya in their 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Nelson Mandela National ...

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Nigerian Super Eagles fly home after snubbing Libya AFCON qualifier (Daily Sabah)

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Monday that the national team has safely returned home following reports of 'inhumane treatment' in...

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Nigeria, Libya embroiled in diplomatic row over botched Afcon ... (Daily Nation)

Nigeria's defender #5 William Troost-Ekong (right) celebrates after shooting a penalty and scoring his team's first goal during their Africa Cup of Nations ...

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Kibet's hat-trick sends Rising Stars into Cecafa Afcon qualifiers semis (The Star, Kenya)

Aldrine Kibet stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, nodding home a perfectly delivered corner from Andreas Odhiambo.

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Kenya sink Sudan to storm semi final stage of AFCON U-20 qualifiers (CECAFA FOOTBALL)

Kenya have booked the last semi-final slot in the on-going TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA Qualifiers. Going into their last deciding ...

Rising Stars March into U20 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers Semifinals ... (Football Kenya Federation)

Forward Aldrine Kibet was the standout performer, opening his tournament goal-scoring tally in spectacular fashion with a hat-trick. Kibet wasted no time ...

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Rising Stars thrash Sudan to storm U20 Afcon qualifiers semis (Citizen Digital)

Fast-rising Aldrine Kibet plundered a hat-trick to power Rising Stars into the semi-finals of the ongoing CECAFA U-20 Championship with a 4-0 win against ...

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Kibet's hat-trick guides Kenya to Afcon U20 qualifiers semis (Daily Nation)

Kenya's striker Aldrine Kibet shoots the ball during their match against Sudan in the Cecafa U20 qualifiers at Azam Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam, ...

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Kenya face Sudan in tough must-win clash at U-20 AFCON zonal ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Rising Stars face a high-stakes showdown against Sudan in a must-win U-20 AFCON qualifier to secure semifinal spot.

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Eyes on the semis as Rising Stars take on Sudan in final U20 ... (Mozzart Sport)

Rising Stars will face Sudan today at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam, hoping to qualify for the semifinals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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