Ahead of CAF’s verdict over the botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, an official from the North African country has raised the alarm.
Libyan member in the CAF Executive Committee, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani, lamented that his countrymen did not present strong evidence at the CAF hearing on the controversy-ridden match.
Al-Shalmani disclosed that over 20 people represented Nigeria in the case, with the Sports Minister and members of the parliament present at the hearing.
He decried Libyan officials’ lack of proper representation as he found himself alone standing for his country in this case, Sports Village Square reports.
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Al-Shamani said:
“While I was representing Libya alone, this issue was supposed to be an opportunity to unite ranks and support the homeland.
“It is unreasonable for me to address the responsible authorities individually without having an official position that would enable me to do so.
“This is an issue that affects Libya’s dignity and sporting reputation and requires everyone’s intervention.”
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