• Libya national team failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament to be held in Morocco
• Despite their impressive matches in the last round, the Mediterranean Knights will finish Group D in last place.
• Libyan media blames Super Eagles for not being able to attend show in Morocco

The Libyan national team blamed the Nigerian team after they could not participate in the tournament. Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Morocco.

Mediterranean Knights need to win in the final AFCON The qualifying fixture was a home draw against Benin Republic.

The 1982 AFCON champions had started qualifying on a positive note with a draw against Rwanda, but things took a dramatic turn when they became embroiled in what many described as a “hostage saga” involving the Nigerian team.

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media out, Libya AkhbarHe has now pointed accusatory fingers at the Nigerian team, detailing their failure to beat Benin as well as the Super Eagles deliberately losing to Rwanda to ensure Libya did not qualify for AFCON.

Libyan media blames Super Eagles

The outlet explained the match between them Nigeria and Rwanda came as a shock to Libyan fans.

In his report, he emphasized that the fans expected a comfortable victory from Nigeria and that if they defeated Benin, Libya would keep their hopes alive.

However, the result was far from expected. Nigeria’s one-goal lead quickly turned into a two-goal defeat as if the Super Eagles had abandoned their competitive drive.

The publication reinforced its claims by suggesting that the Super Eagles may be seeking elaborate revenge for the airport incident in Al Abraq.

It is important to remember that members of the Nigerian contingent were stranded in a disused airport for 20 hours, which ultimately led to a grave incident. sanction For the Libya team.

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The incident, which is still remembered by the Nigerian players, is believed to have affected their performance that night.

Whether the Super Eagles deliberately succumbed to defeat remains a matter of debate and is one that may never be fully answered.

Nevertheless, both Nigeria and Benin Republic successfully qualified for the AFCON tournament in Morocco.

Gernot Rohr criticizes CAF

YEN.com.gh It was reported that Gernot was at the Libya airport with Benin Republic players for the crucial AFCON 2025 qualifying match.

The German head coach said he was surprised CAF allowed the North Africans to host a home game following the Super Eagles’ hostage-taking incident a month ago.

Source: legit.ng