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Super Eagles Stranded in Libya as Nigeria Pulls Out of AFCON Qualifier

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The Nigerian Super Eagles have found themselves stranded for over 17 hours at a Libyan airport, following a flight diversion.

Reports indicate that the players are being held against their will by Libyan authorities, creating tension ahead of their planned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.

As a result, Nigeria has decided to withdraw from the crucial fixture.

The situation seems to have escalated due to claims from the Libyan media that their own national team players experienced poor treatment during their visit to Nigeria.

This accusation has added fuel to the growing tension between both football associations, as the allegations of mistreatment could be an attempt by the Libyan side to justify the current incident.

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This isn’t the first time Nigerian players have faced such difficulties in Libya.

In 2022, players from Enyimba Football Club were forced to spend 24 hours at a Libyan airport when their CAF Confederation Cup opponents made a sudden venue change without prior notice.

The Enyimba squad endured a long and uncomfortable wait before any resolution was reached, highlighting a broader pattern of logistical and diplomatic challenges faced by Nigerian teams when playing away in the region.

These recent incidents are raising questions about the management of international sports relations and the need for better communication and preparation between countries hosting these high-profile matches.

Nigeria’s decision to pull out of the AFCON qualifier now places additional pressure on African football authorities to address these recurring challenges and ensure the safety and fair treatment of players during international competitions.

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Former Man United Star Jesse Lingard Ends Contract With FC Seoul

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Former Manchester United player, Jesse Lingard, has revealed that he has mutually agreed to leave FC Seoul and his contract will end. It is reported that he will leave next week.

It can be noted that the footballer joined in February 2024 and has made 66 appearances since then, scoring 18 goals.

The player shared his experience on social media, saying “My time in South Korea has been unbelievable — the football, the atmosphere, and the passion around this club have been top class.”

“The love, support, and appreciation you have shown towards me over these last two years has been truly amazing. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity to play for such a massive club.”


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Rio Ferdinand Compares Bukayo Saka’s Strength to Mohamed Salah

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Former footballer,  Rio Ferdinand compares Arsenal star player, Bukayo Saka, to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.

When comparing players, he shared that: “When Saka is on it, he looks unplayable,” however he also stated that even with Salah’s stature, he is strong.

He has got the strength like Mohamed Salah. He is small in frame and size when you look at him, but do you ever see him get pushed off the ball?

“You don’t really see people take the ball off him or put him on his arse. He is a strong little guy.”


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“Arsenal Must Prove It” — Leboeuf Predicts Tough Race With Chelsea and Man City

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Former Chelsea player Frank Leboeuf speaks on recent league matches and names two clubs that can really challenge Arsenal this season, Manchester City and Chelsea.

During a recent interview when speaking about Arsenal, he shared “They are still the big favourites [for the title], but they will have to prove it. They lost four points against Sunderland and Chelsea. Manchester City are back, Chelsea are still there.”

“We will have the winter period, which will start very soon, so let’s see,” he said.


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