The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced measures to address the distressing situation involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles during their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier in Libya. The team faced severe delays at a Libyan airport, being held for over 20 hours, which led to the cancellation of the scheduled match in Benghazi.
CAF’s Response
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that a thorough investigation is currently underway, and necessary actions will be implemented. This investigation is in response to growing criticism of the organization for allowing Libya to host the match under conditions that compromised the safety of the visiting team.
The Libyan Football Association has been tasked with providing a detailed report by the 20th of this month. Although a definitive course of action has not yet been determined, a resolution is expected before the concluding set of qualifying matches next month. Stakeholders in African football are closely monitoring the response to ensure the integrity and safety of future international fixtures.
