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Libyan FA threatens legal action over Super Eagles withdrawal

Libyan FA threatens legal action over Super Eagles withdrawal
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has deplored Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier while vowing to take legal action to defend its national team’s interests.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles pulled out of the match, which was scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, citing safety concerns after being stranded at Al Abaq Airport for more than 13 hours due to an unexpected flight diversion on Sunday.
In a statement shared by The Libya Observer, the LFF accused the Nigerian Football Federation of not cooperating in the organization of the match.
The statement read, “The Libyan Football Federation condemns the measures taken by the Nigerian Football Federation by refusing to play the Libya-Nigeria match in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, stressing that it will take all legal measures to preserve the interests of the Libyan national football team.”
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“The Libyan Football Federation clarifies that its Nigerian counterpart did not cooperate with it in any way, whether regarding the first or second leg match, noting that the events beyond our control do not equal a small part of what the Libyan national team was exposed to in the first leg match,” it said.
The statement offered an apology to Libyan football fans for the confusion and delays in the match arrangement, attributing these issues to the Nigerian Football Federation’s actions.
“The Libyan Football Federation apologises to Libyan football fans everywhere and to the parties concerned with the match arrangements due to the state of confusion caused by the Nigerian Football Federation, which led to the match not being held on time,” the statement concluded.
Libyan FA threatens legal action over Super Eagles withdrawal
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Chelsea 1-0 victory against Leicester boosts top four hopes

Chelsea 1-0 victory against Leicester boosts top four hopes
Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Marc Cucurella’s rocket sealed a 1-0 win over Leicester.
Cucurella struck in the second half at Stamford Bridge to lift Chelsea above Manchester City into fourth in the Premier League.
It was only Chelsea’s fourth victory in their last 12 league games as they responded to boss Enzo Maresca’s challenge to win all their remaining home matches.
Maresca believes that should be enough to ensure Champions League action, but Chelsea will have to improve on a spluttering performance against second-bottom Leicester.
Cole Palmer missed a penalty for Chelsea and was later substituted, making it seven league games without a goal or assist amid criticism of the England forward’s frustrated body language.
Maresca left Leicester at the end of last season after leading them to promotion and the Foxes look destined to return to the Championship without him.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side have lost five successive league games and sit six points from safety.
Chelsea legends Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dennis Wise, Kerry Dixon and Ron Harris were on the pitch before kick-off to celebrate the club’s 120th anniversary.
This was far from a highlight moment in Chelsea’s illustrious history however.
Victor Kristiansen’s clumsy challenge pole-axed Jadon Sancho, earning Chelsea a first half spot-kick.
Chelsea 1-0 victory against Leicester boosts top four hopes
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Flamingos defeat South Africa 3-1 in U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier

Flamingos defeat South Africa 3-1 in U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 3-1 victory over South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday in the first leg of the second round of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
Harmony Chidi netted a brace, while Shakirat Moshood also found the back of the net, putting the Flamingos in a strong position to advance to the final qualifying round.
Moshood opened the scoring in the 20th minute, before Chidi doubled the lead in the 41st minute from the penalty spot.
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South Africa were awarded a penalty of their own, which Katlego Malebana converted in the 47th minute to make it 2-1.
The Flamingos will host South Africa in the second leg at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on March 15.
The winner of the tie will move on to the final qualifying stage, where they will face either Botswana or Algeria.
Four African teams will qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco from October 17 to November 8, 2025.
Flamingos defeat South Africa 3-1 in U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier
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EPL: Amorim’s wife unhappy in Manchester United

EPL: Amorim’s wife unhappy in Manchester United
Maria João Diogo, the wife of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, is reportedly unhappy with her life after swapping Lisbon for Manchester, according to The Sun.
She married Amorim in 2013 and relocated to England with their two children when he succeeded Erik ten Hag in November.
However, Maria has struggled to acclimate to life in the north-west of England.
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According to reports from the United training ground, Maria, a renowned interior designer and businesswoman in her own right, is having difficulty adjusting to Manchester owing to the rain, wind, and dark evenings.
She is not the first partner of a player or staff member at the club to express dissatisfaction with the city.
After joining Manchester United for £59.7 million from Real Madrid in 2014, Ángel Di María’s wife, Jorgelina Cardoso, had a negative view of the club after only 11 months.
EPL: Amorim’s wife unhappy in Manchester United
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