Libyan authorities arrested Nigerian immigrants after CAF ruled in favor of Nigeria's Super Eagles.

In October 2024, following a CAF ruling that favored Nigeria's Super Eagles over mistreatment during a match in Libya, Libyan authorities began mass arrests of Nigerian immigrants. The Libyan Football Federation was fined $50,000, prompting Libyan media to call for arrests of undocumented Nigerians, who faced a $500 fine. This sparked significant outrage within the Nigerian community in Libya, as authorities targeted individuals lacking legal documentation.

November 03, 2024
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