The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a new statement regarding the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria.
Contrary to initial reports suggesting a potential walkover, CAF announced that the match will not take place as scheduled.
According to CAF, “The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifier fixture between Libya and Nigeria will not take place as scheduled tonight. The matter will be referred to the competent CAF bodies.”
CAF had earlier condemned the treatment of the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, at an airport in Libya.
In Monday’s statement, CAF expressed its dismay at the “disturbing and unacceptable experiences” of the team, which was stranded for several hours in “disturbing conditions.”
