The Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Disciplinary Committee has handed the Super Eagles of Nigeria a 3-0 victory and three points in their aborted African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Libya.
In a series of tweets, @CAF_Online announced the following decisions regarding the match, which was scheduled to be played on October 15, 2024, in Benghazi:
1. The Libya Football Federation was found to have breached Article 31 of the African Cup of Nations Regulations and Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
2. The match (No. 87) between Libya and Nigeria is declared lost by forfeit by Libya, with a score of 3-0 in favor of Nigeria.
3. The Libya Football Federation has been ordered to pay a fine of $50,000.
4. The fine must be paid within 60 days of notification of the decision.
5. All other motions or prayers for relief have been dismissed.
The decision comes as a boost for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who are seeking to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations. The three points awarded by CAF will strengthen their position in the qualifying group.
Libya, on the other hand, will face the consequences of breaching CAF regulations, which led to the match being aborted. The $50,000 fine serves as a stern warning to all participating nations to adhere to the rules and regulations set by the governing body.
The incident highlights the importance of fair play and compliance with the established guidelines to ensure the smooth running of the prestigious African Cup of Nations tournament.
As the qualifiers continue, teams will be looking to secure their spots in the 2025 edition of the tournament, with the hope of lifting the coveted trophy and being crowned champions of African football.
