The Confederation African Football (CAF) disciplinary board has issued its decision regarding the Total Energies African Cup 2025 Qualifiers between Libya and Nigeria. The match was originally scheduled to take place on 15th October, but Nigeria withdrew from the fixture due to poor reception.
The board stated that:
1. Libya Football Federation was found to have breached Article 31 of the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
2. The match No.87 Libya v. Nigeria of the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025 (scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024 in Benghazi) is declared lost by forfeit by Libya (by a score of 3-0).
3. The Libya Football Federation is ordered to pay a fine of USD 50,000. The fine is to be paid within 60 days of notification of the present decision.
4. All other and further motions or prayers for relief are dismissed.
