The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has awarded Nigeria three points and three goals following the abandoned Matchday 4 AFCON qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, originally set for October 15 in Benina.
In a statement released on Saturday, Disciplinary Board chairman Ousmane Kane explained that the Libyan Football Federation violated Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations, as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
“The Libyan Football Federation is found to have breached Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations, as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
“The match No. 87, Libya v Nigeria, of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025 (scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024 in Benghazi), is declared lost by forfeit by Libya (with a record of 3-0),” the ruling read in part.
The LFF was also ordered to pay a fine of USD 50,000, with payment due within 60 days of notification of the present decision.
The outcome of the Disciplinary Committee means that Nigeria is close to qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with two matches to spare.
