Tag: afcon

Libyan Football Federation Explains Super Eagles’ Airport Delay, Denies Foul Play Claims

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has explained the reasons behind the Nigerian Super Eagles’ prolonged delay at Al Abraq International Airport, stating that the issues were due to standard air traffic and logistical difficulties rather than any intentional misconduct. In a statement released on Monday via X, the LFF clarified that the diversion of the […]

Troost-Ekong Slams ‘Disgraceful’ Treatment After 12-Hour Standoff at Libyan Airport

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has condemned the treatment of Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team after they were stranded for over 12 hours at Al Abaq Airport in Libya. Originally scheduled to land in Benghazi for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, the team was redirected to Al Abaq, where they have been […]

Caf admits Wafcon and Afcon ‘scheduling nightmare’

Organisers of Africa’s premier men’s and women’s international football tournaments have admitted they face a “scheduling nightmare”, but dates for forthcoming editions are closer to being agreed. General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba in an interview, promised that an announcement on the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in […]

NTA secures exclusive broadcasting rights for 2024 AFCON

NTA on Wednesday announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with Afro Sport for the live transmission of 52 matches of Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Voire The announcement comes as a surprise after Multichoice, the owners of DSTV and Super Sports, failed to secure the rights. The Africa Cup of Nations, […]