• Benin Republic Cheetahs qualified for AFCON 2025 after playing out a goalless draw against Libya
• Security and Libyan fans enraged after the match and attacked the Benin head coach
• Libyans are still paying for last month’s airport hostage saga involving Nigeria’s Super Eagles

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya at the Tripoli International Stadium.

Libya’s late efforts to qualify for the tournament in Morocco were thwarted after they failed to score at home and the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost at home in Rwanda.

Nigeria’s result almost caused an upset for Benin Republic, who ended the campaign level on points with Amavubi but progressed with the better goal difference and head-to-head record.

Gernot Rohr attacked in Libya

Reports originating from Benign media claimed that the Benin Republic players were kept in the stadium dressing room due to concerns about their safety.

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It was claimed that they delayed the dressing to allow Libyan supporters to leave the stadium and not risk any possible security issue that may arise from some angry fans.

The report added that after being allowed to leave the stadium, head coach Gernot Rohr and a member of Benin’s security team were assaulted by a Libyan policeman.

As he notes Libya ObservatoryLibyan Football The federation allowed supporters free entry to the 45,000-capacity stadium to provide support for their players and an intimidating atmosphere for their opponents.

The abuse of visiting teams is an act that has now been described by the Libyans twice, having held the Super Eagles hostage at Al Abraq International Airport last month.

CAF ruling on Nigerian airport hostage attempt in Libya

Previous, TUKO.co.ke reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced its judgment on airport hostage saga Libya vs Nigeria almost two weeks after the incident.

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CAF acknowledged the Nigerian Football Federation, the NFF’s official complaint and postponed the match pending the verdict of its ethics and disciplinary committee.

African football’s governing body held a hearing on the incident on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, during its 46th Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Editing by Mercy Nyambura Gutha, journalist and editor at TUKO.co.ke

Source: Legit.ng