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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has ruled in favour of Nigeria and against the Libya Football Federation following a breach of CAF regulations.
This decision pertains to the scheduled African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, originally scheduled fot October 15, 2024, in Benghazi.
Due to the infraction, the board declared the match as a forfeit, awarding Nigeria a 3-0 victory and three points.
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According to a statement released by CAF on October 26, 2024, the Libya Football Federation was found to have violated Article 31 of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Regulations, along with Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
Although specific details regarding the exact nature of Libya’s violation were not disclosed in the statement, the penalty is substantial.
Libya is not only penalised with a 3-0 forfeit loss but is also ordered to pay a fine of $50,000. The fine must be settled within 60 days of the notification of the decision. Failure to comply with the payment schedule could lead to further repercussions for the Libyan federation.
Nigeria wins, Libya loses as CAF states no space for appeal
This development means Nigeria remain top of Group D of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers with 10 points after four games. The Super Eagles are yet to concede a goal in the qualifiers.
For Libya, the forfeited points mean they remain on one point and sit bottom of the group.
Meanwhile, the CAF Disciplinary Board confirmed that all additional motions or appeals for relief regarding the case have been dismissed. This shows they emphasise the finality of their decision.
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