The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has condemned the decision of the Super Eagles to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier and consequently vowed to take legal action to seek redress and defend its national team’s interests. Nigeria’s men’s national team withdrew from playing the match, scheduled for today (Tuesday), citing inhuman treatment and safety concerns after being abandoned at the Al Abaq Airport for almost 20…

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has released an official statement comprehensively detailing the inhumane treatment the players and officials of the national men’s football team, the Super Eagles, were subjected to by Libyan airport officials. Upon arrival in Libya on Sunday for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match, following their 1-0 victory in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on Friday, the Super Eagles players were…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief at the safe return of the Super Eagles to Nigeriawhile voicing his deep concern over the inhumane treatment the team faced at a Libyan airport. The New Daily Prime reported that Libyan officials detained the Super Eagles at Al Abraq Airport for over 12 hours upon their arrival, leading to the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) withdrawal of the team from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…

The men’s national football team, the Super Eagles have finally arrived in the country from Libya. The players and their officials landed at the Aminu Kano International Airport on Monday night. The contingent was stranded at the Al Abaq Airport in Libya for several hours after arriving in the North African country on Sunday. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) took the decision to pull out of the 2025 Africa Cup…

Aryna Sabalenka etched her name in tennis history on Sunday as she claimed her third consecutive Wuhan Open title with a gritty 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen in a high-octane final. The win cements Sabalenka’s dominance at the tournament, making her the first player to win the Wuhan Open three times and extending her undefeated streak at the event to 17 matches. The final between the 26-year-old…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against Libya after being stranded at an airport for hours. The team was diverted to Al Abraq Airport, approximately 230 kilometers away from their intended destination in Benghazi, and were left locked inside the airport overnight, sparking outrage among players and officials. The Nigerian team was scheduled to land in Benghazi on Sunday to…

Boxing fans worldwide are bracing for another blockbuster bout between British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, as the rematch between the two giants is tentatively set for February 2024. The clash, which promises to be a significant moment in modern heavyweight boxing, will be part of the Riyadh Season, an entertainment and sports festival that takes place annually in Saudi Arabia from October to March. Turki Alalshikh, the chairman…

Premier League side Fulham have expressed serious interest in Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, with a potential move being considered for the upcoming January transfer window. Arokodare, currently plying his trade with Belgian Pro League club KRC Genk, has caught the attention of clubs across Europe with his impressive form this season. The 23-year-old forward has been in scintillating form for Genk, scoring six goals in 10 league appearances during the…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, along with officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), are now boarding a flight to return home after enduring a frustrating and lengthy delay in Libya. The decision comes after the team faced over 15 hours of being stranded at the airport due to a diversion from their intended destination of Benghazi. Players had expressed their concerns on social…

Frustrations are running high among Nigeria’s Super Eagles as players express their desire to return home following a harrowing travel ordeal. The team, which arrived in Libya for the second leg of their AFCON qualifiers against Libya, faced significant delays after being diverted from their intended destination of Benghazi to Al Abaq. Stranded at the airport for over 15 hours, the players have voiced their concerns on social media, with…

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has expressed strong condemnation over the treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their second-leg match scheduled for Tuesday. The New Daily Prime gathered that Libyan officials detained the Super Eagles at Al Abraq Airport for over 12 hours upon their arrival, leading to the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) withdrawal of the team from the 2025 Africa Cup of…

A former goalkeeper of the Green Eagles of Nigeria (as it was called then), Peter Fregene, is dead. He died after a protracted illness. He was aged 77 years old. A fellow international teammate and close friend of the deceased, Segun Odegbami broke the news in a heartfelt Facebook post on Sunday night. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died in the presence of Tina, his wife, and two of…