Following a ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in favor of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, reports from Libya indicate that Nigerians in the country are now facing targeted crackdowns.
The CAF decision, which imposed a fine and awarded Nigeria three points after alleged mistreatment of the Super Eagles, has reportedly led to rising anti-Nigerian sentiment.
In Tripoli, Adenaike Emmanuel, a Nigerian resident, shared that arrests of undocumented Nigerians have already begun.
Libyan media and local blogs have fueled tensions by calling for fines and arrests, allegedly holding Nigerian workers responsible for the financial penalty imposed by CAF.
The incident underscores the Super Eagles’ troubled trip to Libya, which was marked by delays and logistical issues.
CAF’s ruling, perceived as punitive by Libyans, appears to have ignited resentment, with some Libyans viewing the Nigerian community as a scapegoat for the controversy.
