The Libyan Football Federation have made the first move towards stabilising the organisation after the crisis surrounding the airport hostage saga during the October international break.
Libyan authorities held the Super Eagles of Nigeria hostage for about 16 hours when they travelled to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers’ second leg match in Benghazi.
As noted by Dzairaport, the former president, who had the federation in a crisis since the start of his presidency in 2018, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani resigned to avoid the general assembly passing a vote of no confidence in him.
Shortly after, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) landed a heavy hammer on the Libyans, fining them $50,000 after awarding Nigeria three points and three goals.
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According to Libya News Agency, the federation’s general assembly has appointed an interim committee to conduct an election for the positions of the federation.
Abdullah Ali Al-Shahoumi was appointed as the committee’s president, and Abu Bakr Fathi Al-Jatlawi will deputise him. Muhammad Ahmad Khamis was assigned as a member, while Khalid Salem Abu Wazdan as the rapporteur.
The committee will meet and, in due course, announce the election date as the federation works towards stabilisation after the crisis of the past years.
