The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria’s Super Eagles three points and three goals on Saturday due to the abandoned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya.
This decision further solidifies Nigeria’s position at the top of their group, bringing their points tally to 10 from four games—now four points ahead of Benin, their closest rivals.
Libya’s troubles in the qualifiers only deepen, as they remain at the bottom of the group with just one point. With this advantage, the Super Eagles are on the verge of securing a spot in the 2025 AFCON set to take place in Morocco.
A draw against Benin in Abidjan next month will be enough to confirm Super Eagles qualification, marking a significant step toward their journey to the tournament in December 2025.
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CAF STATEMENT on Super Eagles vs Libya
1. The Libya Football Federation was found to have breached Article 31 of the AfricanCup 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 CAF African Cup of Nations Qualifiers 2025 (scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024 in Benghazi) is declared lost by forfeitby 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.
In addition to awarding points, CAF issued a financial penalty to the Libya Football Federation, fining them $50,000. This fine is required to be paid within 60 days of the official notice. As Nigeria looks forward to their next match, this favorable ruling has boosted their path toward AFCON qualification, keeping fans hopeful and excited for the upcoming fixtures.
