CAF Ruling: FG denies harassment of Nigerians in Libya

The Federal Government has denied claims that Nigerians were being targeted for arrest in Libya following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to award three points and three goals in favour of the Super Eagles in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers with Libya.

In a statement on Sunday by Eche Abu-Obe, spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he said contrary to a report in a national newspaper, Nigerians are not being harassed in Libya.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to convey that, as of the time of making this statement, Nigerians in Libya are going about their daily activities, devoid of any form of harassment by Libyan authorities.

“This is following the verdict of CAF, which indicted the Libyan Football Association for their ill-treatment of the Nigerian team and officials while in Libya for a Nations Cup Qualifying Match.

“This is contrary to a publication in on Nov. 3.”

He added that the ministry wishes to reiterate that the wellbeing of Nigerian citizens anywhere in the world is a top priority of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and will continue to strive to safeguard it at all times.

CAF Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points, three goals after the team’s delegation was delayed for over 10 hours inside an airport by Libyan authorities.

The Committee also fined the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) $50,000.

Following the sanction by CAF, the Libyan football body has since filed an appeal.

The Super Eagles maintain Top spot in Group D on 10 points while Libya are bottom with just one point.