The Libyan Football Federation is in a state of panic after CAF requested documents concerning the cancellation of the AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria. This situation arose when Nigeria refused to play after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and held for 18 hours without food and water.
According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, Secretary-General Nasser Al-Suwaie confirmed in a special statement that CAF has given both the Libyan and Nigerian football associations until the 20th of this month to submit relevant documents.
Al-Suwaie revealed that the Libya FA has appointed a specialised lawyer to gather evidence, suggesting potential collusion from certain parties within CAF. However, he asserted that the Libyan Federation’s position is strong. He clarified that the Libyan Federation did not alter the plane’s landing to Al-Abraq Airport; rather, this decision was made by the Libyan state, which must be respected.
The Super Eagles returned to Nigeria on Monday, sharing distressing accounts of taking turns to sleep on the bare floor of the airport. Team manager Patrick Pascal explained that Libyan officials had deliberately made the toilets unclean in anticipation of their arrival.
