CAF has given the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) until October 20 to submit all relevant documents concerning the abandoned AFCON Group D qualifying match.
The match, which was scheduled to take place in Libya, was called off after Nigeria’s Super Eagles refused to play, citing harsh treatment upon their arrival in the country.
CAF eventually cancelled the game – which was to hold on Tuesday – referring it to the disciplinary committee for the next action.
The Super Eagles’ plane was diverted from Benghazi to Labraq Airport, where the team was held for 18 hours without food or water. This ordeal led to the eventual cancellation of the match, prompting CAF to request an official explanation from both football associations.
Nasser Al-Suwaie, the LFF Secretary-General, confirmed to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel that a specialized lawyer has been assigned to represent Libya’s case.
Al-Suwaie also suggested that the decision to divert the Nigerian team’s flight was made by Libyan state authorities, not the football federation, and emphasized that the sovereignty of the Libyan state must be respected.
