In response to Libya’s claims, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, issued a statement denying any apology had been made. The statement, signed by Alkasim Abdulkadir, the minister's Special Assistant on Media and Communication Strategy, read:
“The fake apology report was deliberately aimed at gaining political leverage and causing disaffection among continental football administrators and fans.”
Nigeria and Libya have met the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) October 20, 2024, deadline to submit documents supporting their claims in the dispute that led to their botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying match.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Libya Football Federation (LFF) both confirmed their compliance with CAF’s disciplinary committee, established to investigate Nigeria’s formal complaint over the ordeal surrounding the match.
