BREAKING: Libya loses three goals and three points to Nigeria by forfeit, fined USD 50,000 by CAF over aborted AFCON qualifier

 

In a surprising turn of events, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria three points and three goals following the controversial cancellation of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya. This decision has sent shockwaves through the football community and reignited discussions about fair play and safety in international competitions

The match between Nigeria and Libya, originally scheduled for October 15, 2024, in Benghazi, Libya, was canceled after the Nigerian team refused to play due to security concerns. The Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national team, reported being held at Al Abraq Airport for over 16 hours without proper accommodations or information.