The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the Nigerian national team returned home after an alleged ordeal at a deserted airport in Libya, leading to the cancellation of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixture. The team cited safety concerns as the reason for refusing to travel to the match venue, and Nigeria has since lodged a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Libya has denied mistreatment of the Nigerian team, with both CAF and Libyan authorities launching inquiries into the incident.
Meanwhile, Algeria and Cameroon have secured their spots in the 2025 AFCON finals with wins in their respective group matches. Cameroon defeated Kenya 1-0, while Algeria beat Togo by the same scoreline. Both teams now have a maximum of 12 points from four outings. Second-placed Equatorial Guinea are also likely to qualify after a late goal gave them a 2-1 victory over Liberia.
In other matches, Mozambique secured a 3-0 win over Eswatini to move top of their group, while Ghana faces a crucial match against Sudan in their bid for qualification. The AFCON 2025 finals are shaping up to be an exciting tournament with top African nations battling it out for glory. Al Jazeera will provide live text coverage of the matches, as the competition heats up ahead of the finals.
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