The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded three points, and three goals to Nigeria for the abandoned game against Libya.
Caf in its ruling on Saturday, signed by the chairman, Ousmane Kane, found the Libya Football Federation to have breached Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations and Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
The Libya Football Federation was also ordered to pay a fine of USD 50,000 with the fine to be paid within 60 days of notification of the present decision.
CAF president, Patrice Motsepe had earlier said that the continental body would not tolerate any lack of sportsmanship and unfair treatment in African football.
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.
With the decision, Nigeria now has ten (10) points from four games and remain at the top of Group D.
Victory or draw against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan on Thursday, 14th November (a matchday 5 encounter) will land the Super Eagles a ticket to the finals in Morocco, December 2025/January 2026.
Written by Jennifer Amarachi
