Libya, Nigeria excluded from AFCON Qualifier matchday schedule

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has pulled the Group D second-leg match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. 

Originally set to take place in Libya after Nigeria’s 1-0 win at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the match was called off following a 14-hour ordeal experienced by the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport.

The situation forced the Nigerian team to return home, sparking controversy.

CAF has since launched an investigation, with the Libyan Football Federation alleging sabotage and threatening legal action.

Meanwhile, CAF has updated its Tuesday fixture list, notably excluding the Libya-Nigeria match.