Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr and a member of the team’s security personnel were assaulted by a Libyan policeman.
According to Benin Football on X, the attack occurred after Monday’s AFCON 2025 qualifier in Tripoli between Benin and Libya.
Following the 0-0 draw, Benin finished second in Group D and qualified for next year’s AFCON alongside Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
According to Benin Football, the Benin Republic players were held in the stadium’s locker room due to concerns over their safety.
It was claimed that they were delayed in the dressing to allow the Libyan fans to leave the stadium and not risk any possible security issue that may arise from some angry fans.
The report added that after they were allowed to leave the stadium, a Libyan policeman assaulted Rohr and the Beninoise’s security official.
In October, Nigerian Super Eagles players were held for more than 10 hours by Libyan authorities before the two countries’ matchday 4 AFCON 2025 qualifiers in Benghazi.
After an investigation by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, Libya was fined $50,000 while the Eagles got three points and three goals.
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has since appeal the decision by the Disciplinary Board.
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