Nigeria to boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya after players claim they were left stranded at airport overnight
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.
Nigeria national team boycott AFCON qualifier after being 'abandoned' in Libyan airport
The Nigerian soccer national team have officially boycotted their AFCON qualifier against Libya after their flight was diverted away from its original location with the team being held at the airport for over 12 hours,
Nigerian Soccer Team Faces Airport Ordeal Ahead of Crucial Match
Nigeria's national soccer team reportedly plans to boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya following an unscheduled overnight stay at Al Abraq Airport. Team captain William Troost-Ekong described the incident as 'mind games',
Nigeria boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya - federation
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 Football Federation (NFF).
Nigeria to forfeit Libya clash after being abandoned in airport for 16+ hours
Nigerian players have turned home, forfeiting an African Cup of Nations qualifying game against Libya scheduled for tomorrow after being left in an abandoned Libyan airport for over 16 hours ahead of
Nigeria's Protest: Abandoned in Libya - Quest for AFCON Qualification in Jeopardy
The Nigerian national football team, led by captain William Troost-Ekong, has withdrawn from their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This decision follows a prolonged airport delay due to their flight's diversion and lack of further transport options.
Nigeria's soccer team stranded at Libya airport, putting Africa Cup qualifier in doubt
Nigeria’s soccer players say they will boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya after being stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport in what the team captain described as “mind game
Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott
Libya's football federation criticises its Nigerian counterpart after the Super Eagles decide to boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier.
Nigeria soccer team boycotts Africa Cup qualifier after being stranded at Libya airport
Nigeria’s soccer players returned to their country on Monday after boycotting their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Libya because they were stranded overnight at the Al Abraq Airport in Liby
Why Nigeria soccer is boycotting its AFCON qualifying match against Libya
The Africa Cup of Nations is deep into qualifying to determine the 24-team field that will head to Morocco for next year's
Nigeria soccer team arrive home after boycotting Africa Cup qualifier against Libya
Nigeria’s soccer players arrived at Abuja Airport on Tuesday after boycotting their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya where they were stranded overnight at Al Abraq Airport in what the team captain described as “mind games.
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Nigeria captain Troost-Ekong "proud" of boycott plans
Al Kholood defender Troost-Ekong and his Nigerian teammates were set to play Libya in an African Cup of Nations qualifier. His team-mate Wilfred Ndidi posted: "This is not football. Very embarrassing.
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Troost Ekong Shares New Update on Super Eagles Ordeal Amid Libya Airport Saga
Ekong, has provided a new update on the situation of the Super Eagles players amid their airport ordeal in Libya.
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What happened to Nigeria football team at airport in Libya? Why AFCON qualifier was called off after Super Eagles boycott threat
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong posted on X to say the players had collectively decided to boycott the fixture after calling on the Nigerian government to intervene. He posted ...
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Morocco 2025: Troost-Ekong Expects Difficult Match Against Libya In Benina
William Troost-Ekong reckoned Libya will make things difficult for the Super Eagles in Benina. The Super Eagles defeated ...
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Lookman, Troost Ekong, Iwobi, other Super Eagles stars spotted celebrating in Abuja after surviving Libya hostage
Several players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria team were spotted celebrating at a club in the aftermath of their unsavoury ...
Nigeria squad land back home as captain lands 'respect' dig after being 'held hostage'
Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he and his team-mates have flown back home after being left stranded ...