PICTORIAL: Libya Continue Preparations For 2025 AFCON Qualifier Despite Nigeria's Boycott

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has said that it would not entertain any excuses from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to boycott the second leg of the Group D 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier tie against the Super Eagles slated for this Tuesday.

The LFF disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday after the Super Eagles and its officials departed Libya after being stranded at Al Abaq Airport for over 16 hours following an unexpected flight diversion on Sunday, prompting Nigeria to pull out of the match.

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Sharing several photos of their players’ training session, LFF wrote, “Some may be used to putting up obstacles before the match, but here in the heart of Benghazi, specifically on the grounds of the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, there is no room for excuses after the starting whistle.

“Photos from our national team’s training at the Martyrs of Benina International Stadium, in preparation for the match against Nigeria on Tuesday evening, as part of the fourth round of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.”

Back home in Nigeria, there has been outrage over the alleged maltreatment of Nigerian players and officials, prompting the Super Eagles to pull out of the return leg game.