This decision follows an investigation by CAF’s Disciplinary Board into the October 15 qualifier in Benghazi, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced poor treatment, leaving players and staff stranded at an airport for nearly a full day.
CAF found the Libya Football Federation guilty of violating Article 31 of AFCON Regulations, as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
Along with forfeiting the game 3-0, Libya has been fined $50,000, with payment due within 60 days.
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This decision brings Nigeria closer to qualifying for the 2025 AFCON, now sitting at 10 points with two games left.
With a lead over Benin (6 points) and Rwanda (5 points), Nigeria needs only a win or a draw against Benin on November 14 to secure their place in the finals in Morocco, scheduled for late 2025.
KanyiDaily recalls that Libyan Football Federation (LFF) had threatened to take legal action over Nigeria’s decision to pull out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against its national team.
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