The Libyan Football Federation has criticized the Super Eagles of Nigeria for match boycott, and threatens to take legal action.
According to the LFF, this decision by Nigeria has caused unnecessary disruptions, and they are now preparing to take legal action to address the matter, Footballrover reports.
In a public statement, the Libyan Football Federation expressed its dissatisfaction with Nigeria’s stance, accusing the NFF of failing to uphold their responsibilities, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the scheduled match.
The AFCON qualifying fixture, originally set for Tuesday, October 15, was to be the second leg between the two nations, following a previous match in Nigeria.
The LFF highlighted that despite several challenges, the Libyan team managed to fulfil their obligations during the first-leg match in Nigeria.
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The Federation also provided footage of what it described as “inhumane” conditions that the Libyan team endured, insisting that these hardships did not deter them from playing.
However, they noted that Nigeria had refused to show similar cooperation in the second leg.
The Libyan Football Federation has emphasised that their Nigerian counterparts failed to cooperate throughout both legs of the qualifying tie.