The Government of Benin has condemned in very strong terms “acts of barbarism” by Libya during a crucial 2025 AFCON qualifier in Tripoli and demanded sanctions against the North African nation.
Video clips showed Benin being attacked after they held hosts Libya to a scoreless draw to qualify the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.
Benin captain Steve Mounie described the situation as “a war zone”.
Only last month, the Super Eagles were awarded a 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya after the North African country held the team hostage for over 20 hours at an abandoned airport.
Benin Government spokesman Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji announced that official protests were immediately made to the relevant authorities.
“From Monday itself, the protests were formulated in accordance with the rules of the art by the Beninese State,” he disclosed.
“The Minister of Foreign Affairs acted where he should act. The Minister of Sports and the President of the Beninese Football Federation were instructed to take the necessary actions at the level of the umbrella bodies.
“We will ensure that the interests of our national team are defended.
“Acts of barbarism have no place in football, and Benin demands exemplary sanctions to prevent such excesses.”
Osimhen suffers injury setback – TheTalk.NGGalatasaray today announced that Victor Osimhen has suffered a muscle injury during Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig clash at Sivasspor. “Victor Osimhen underwent an MRI examination which revealed a moderate strain and bleeding in the right posterior upper muscle group,” the Turkish champions reported. “Treatment for our player has been initiated.” The club further said no ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Calvin Bassey suspended for trip to Premier League toppers LiverpoolSuper Eagles defender Calvin Bassey is suspended for Saturday’s Premier League clash at table toppers Liverpool after he picked up his fifth booking of the season. An accumulation of five bookings attracts a one match ban in the Premier League. Bassey was booked for the fifth time in the 72nd minute in Sunday’s 1-1 home ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ NFF under scrutiny again after allegations of financial mismanagement and corruptionThe Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), also known as the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has once again found itself embroiled in a web of financial recklessness, scandals, and misappropriation of government funds. The recent revelation of the mismanagement of a substantial sum of money meant to settle backlogs of bonuses, allowances, and salaries for national teams ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ Maduka Okoye injured, undergoes surgerySuper Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will undergo surgery for an injured wrist, his Italian club have announced. Okoye was injured during a game against Genoa and his club Udinese said he will now be operated on. This means the goalkeeper will miss today’s clash at Monza. It is not yet known how long he will ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ EXCLUSIVE: Why Eguavoen may miss 2025 CHAN playoffsSCORENigeria can exclusively reveal that Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is now in serious danger of missing out on the 2025 CHAN playoffs against arch-rivals Ghana. ‘Cerezo’ has been conspicuously missing at the Ikenne training camp of the CHAN Eagles preparatory to the final playoff against the Galaxies of Ghana. Coaches Daniel Ogunmodede and ...
Read more Continue reading here ▶ 
