Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott

Libya has criticized Nigeria for boycotting the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier match. The Nigerian Football Federation announced their decision to not play the match due to security concerns in Libya. This decision has drawn criticism from the Libyan Football Federation, who accused Nigeria of not respecting the rules of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The match was scheduled to take place in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, but Nigeria raised security concerns in the region following recent political unrest. Despite reassurances from Libyan authorities, Nigeria decided to boycott the match, citing safety concerns for their players and officials.

Libya has expressed disappointment in Nigeria’s decision, stating that it shows a lack of solidarity within the African football community. The Libyan Football Federation has called on CAF to take action against Nigeria for their boycott, arguing that it sets a dangerous precedent for future matches.

The Afcon qualifier match between Libya and Nigeria was an important fixture for both teams, with the winner securing a spot in the upcoming tournament. The boycott has now put the fate of the match in jeopardy, with CAF yet to announce a rescheduled date for the fixture.

Despite the criticism from Libya, Nigeria has defended their decision to boycott the match, emphasizing the safety and well-being of their players and officials as their top priority. The Nigerian Football Federation has expressed hope for a peaceful resolution to the situation and looks forward to rescheduling the match at a later date.

As tensions continue to rise between Libya and Nigeria over the Afcon qualifier boycott, the future of the match remains uncertain. Both teams are eager to secure their spot in the tournament, but the safety concerns raised by Nigeria have cast a shadow over the upcoming fixture.