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Libya Appeals to CAF, Cites Reasons for Diverting Super Eagles' Flight to Al-Abraq

In an unexpected turn of events, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding their decision to divert the Nigerian Super Eagles' flight to Al-Abraq Airport instead of the initially planned Benghazi Airport.  The move has raised concerns from Nigerian football fans and officials, prompting the LFF to clarify its position.Reasons Behind the Flight DiversionAccording to the LFF, the decision to divert the Super Eagles’ flight was primarily motivated by security and logistics concerns.  Here's a breakdown of the reasons cited:Safety Concerns in Benghazi: Libya is still recovering from years of conflict, and certain regions, including Benghazi, face sporadic security challenges. The LFF emphasized that the security of players and officials is paramount, and recent developments in Benghazi necessitated a shift to a safer location for both teams. .          ...