CAF awards Nigeria three points and fines Libya $50,000 for breaching competition regulations in a forfeited African Cup of Nations qualifier. The decision, declared by CAF's Disciplinary Board, boosts Nigeria’s standings while imposing strict penalties on Libya. Fans await further reactions from both teams and officials.
In a decisive ruling, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points and imposed a $50,000 fine on the Libya Football Federation. The decision follows Libya's breach of tournament regulations, resulting in Nigeria’s advancement in the African Cup of Nations 2025 qualifiers.
The CAF Disciplinary Board, led by Chairperson Ousmane Kane, issued a statement detailing the infractions by Libya, citing violations of Article 31 of the African Cup of Nations Regulations and Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. The forfeited match, scheduled for October 15, 2024, in Benghazi, was declared a 3-0 win for Nigeria.
This ruling significantly boosts Nigeria’s position in the qualifiers, while the Libya Football Federation faces scrutiny and financial penalties. Football fans across Africa are closely watching for further developments as CAF enforces compliance standards in regional tournaments.
