@CAF_Online takes the following decisions, concerning the aborted match between #Libya v #Nigeria’s @NGSuperEagles 1. The Libya Football Federation is found to have breached Article 31 of the AfricanCup of Nations Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. 2. The match No.87 Libya v. […]
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Libya Set To Appeal CAF Verdict On Botched Super Eagles AFCON Qualifies
Following the Confederation of African Football’s decision pertaining to the cancelled Africa Cup of Nations second leg qualifier against Nigeria, the Libya Football Federation (LFF), will appeal the decision to rule in favor of Nigeria. A source revealed to Brila.net that the LFF is preparing to contest the ruling, believing […]
‘Vinicius Jr Is Going To Win The Ballon D’or’ – Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised the “extraordinary” Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward scored a second-half hat-trick to help them fight back from two goals down and thrash visitors Borussia Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League. Ancelotti told a news conference he was convinced that the 24-year-old Vinicius […]
Turkey: Osimhen Scores In Galatasaray’s Win At Antalyasp
Victor Osimhen scored on his return to action as Galatasaray thrashed Antalyaspor 3-0 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Saturday. Osimhen returned to training this week after spending time on the sidelines with an injury. The Nigeria international started the game on the bench, replacing Mauro Icardi 12 minutes […]
AFCON 2025: CAF Will Not Sanction Nigeria Over Libya Snub – Oparaku
Former Super Eagles defender, Mobi Oparaku, is confident that the Confederation of African Football, CAF, will not sanction Nigeria over the cancelled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The Group D second leg clash was called off by CAF following the Eagles’ ordeal. Libyan authorities diverted Nigeria’s flight […]
NFF Statements About Events That Took Place In Libya –
20 Points of a 20-hour ordeal on Libyan soil . NFF’s Director of Communications, Dr Ademola Olajire, provides a point-by-point account of how a keenly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match was relegated to a fiasco by Libyan federal authorities and Football Federation 1) The chartered ValueJet aircraft departed from […]
Thomas Tuchel Named New English Manager
The FA has announced that UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry. Tuchel returns to English football after a trophy-laden period with Chelsea who he led to become European and world champions, […]
Libyan FA Threatens Legal Action Against Nigeria For AFCON Match Boycott
The LFF had said on Monday that the incident was not deliberate and urged Nigeria to be understanding. The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) said Nigeria were to blame for the postponement of Tuesday’s scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi after the visitors refused to play the match citing […]
NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare
The Nigeria Football Federation has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. The PUNCH reports […]
Ahmed Musa Scores Two Goals In NFPL Debut For Kano Pillars
Ahmed Musa, the former Super Eagles captain, made a sensational return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with a brace for Kano Pillars. The 31-year-old forward helped his side secure a 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. Miss, who rejoined Kano Pillars in […]