Nigeria's Super Eagles have been named winners of the AFCONQ2025 clash against Libya after the 20-hour hostage situation.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have been declared winners of their AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Libya, following a tumultuous 20-hour hostage situation at Al-Abraq Airport.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the decision on October 23, 2024, after the Libya Football Federation was found to have breached multiple regulations regarding the treatment of the Nigerian team.

The match, originally scheduled for October 15 in Benghazi, was marred by significant logistical issues. The Nigerian squad's flight was diverted without warning, forcing them to land at an airport far from their intended destination.

Upon arrival, they were held for nearly a full day without adequate food or water, leading to widespread outrage and condemnation from Nigerian officials and fans alike.

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3 points and 3 goals that they would have struggled to get otherwise. Is that how they're going to qualify for and win the trophy?

thesicilian:
3 points and 3 goals that they would have struggled to get otherwise. Is that how they're going to qualify for and win the trophy?

Must you talk? Super Eagles were very willing for Libya to take all the points. Their lives matter more to us than even the trophy itself.

thesicilian:
3 points and 3 goals that they would have struggled to get otherwise. Is that how they're going to qualify for and win the trophy?

You're free to go to Libya and do it.