{"id":343484,"date":"2024-10-27T16:42:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T15:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=343484"},"modified":"2024-10-27T16:42:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T15:42:30","slug":"2025-afcon-qualifier-libya-appeals-caf-verdict-awarding-nigeria-match-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/10\/27\/2025-afcon-qualifier-libya-appeals-caf-verdict-awarding-nigeria-match-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 AFCON qualifier: Libya appeals CAF verdict awarding Nigeria match victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>CAF had awarded Nigeria three points and three goals following a disrupted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier initially scheduled for October 15 in Benina, Libya<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>CAF also imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Libyan Football Federation has filed an appeal against the recent decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Nigeria three points and three goals following a disrupted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier initially scheduled for October 15 in Benina, Libya.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/10\/26\/caf-fines-libya-50000-grants-super-eagles-victory-due-to-maltreatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">verdict<\/a> also imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya, citing breaches of CAF regulations in handling the Nigerian team\u2019s arrival and conditions.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports from Libyan outlet alwasat.ly, Libya has enlisted Tunisian lawyer Ali Abbas to defend its appeal, which challenges the CAF decision as \u201cunfair,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian Football Federation\u2019s complaint led to an investigation by CAF\u2019s disciplinary committee after the Super Eagles endured a reported 20-hour ordeal involving a diverted flight, a lengthy wait at Labraq Airport\u2014300 kilometers from the intended destination in Benghazi\u2014and inadequate facilities, including a lack of food and water. 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