The President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, has announced his resignation during a regular meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly.
According to The Libya Observer, an English and Arabic online newspaper based in Tripoli, Libya, the announcement was made on Sunday, as reported in a post on their website on Monday.
At the same time, tensions are escalating over the treatment of the Nigerian national team as they prepare for a critical Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
“I do not want to be part of the failure in Libyan sports,” Al-Shalmani was quoted.
Addressing the assembly on Sunday, Al-Shalmani reflected on the challenges faced during his tenure.
“We faced difficulties during the previous period,” he acknowledged, before expressing gratitude to his colleagues.
“I thank all members of the General Assembly, and I forgive everyone from all segments of the sports sector,” he added.
Despite the circumstances leading to his resignation, Al-Shalmani stood firm on his record of service.
“I have a history in the International, Arab and African Federation, and no one can deny that,” he added.
The resignation comes during a turbulent period for Libyan football.
The Nigerian national team, set to play a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday, experienced “inhumane treatment” upon their arrival.
After being detained at an abandoned airport for over 15 hours, the team has decided not to proceed with the match, citing safety concerns.
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