The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles a 3-0 victory and full three points in their 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. The October 15 match, originally set to take place at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benghazi, was canceled following unexpected travel disruptions and extended delays for the Nigerian team.
Upon arrival at Al Abaq airport, the Nigerian team reported being held for over 20 hours without adequate food or water. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) subsequently called for the Super Eagles to withdraw and return home.
In response, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) stated that the delays were unintentional. However, after reviewing the incident, CAF determined that the Libyan federation violated Article 31 of the AFCON Regulations, as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. CAF’s ruling outlined several key penalties:
- Libya’s actions led to a 3-0 forfeit loss.
- The Libya Football Federation must pay a fine of USD 50,000 within 60 days.
- Other requests for leniency from Libya were dismissed.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe emphasized that the organization will not tolerate unsportsmanlike behavior in African football. With this decision, Nigeria now leads Group D with 10 points from four games, strengthening their position for the 2025 AFCON tournament.
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