The Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rendered a significant decision regarding the ongoing qualification process for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
In a ruling announced on Saturday, October 26, the Super Eagles of Nigeria has been awarded three points and three goals due to the controversy surrounding their Matchday 4 encounter against Libya. This match was originally scheduled to take place on October 15 in Benina.
The ruling, which was signed by the chairman of the disciplinary committee, Ousmane Kane, outlines several key points which are:
1. The Libya Football Federation was found in violation of Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations, in addition to breaching Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. These violations prompted the board’s decisive action.
2. Match No. 87, which was set for Libya versus Nigeria as part of the AFCON Qualifiers, has been officially declared a forfeit in favour of…