Dr Patrice Motsepe, CAF President


By Tunji Faleye

In a decisive ruling, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory over Libya and imposed a $50,000 fine on the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) following a disciplinary review of the AFCON 2025 qualifier initially set for October 15, 2024.

CAF’s Disciplinary Board, led by Ousmane Kane of Senegal and supported by members from Kenya, Chad, Lesotho, and South Africa, concluded that Libya’s actions violated key regulations within the AFCON guidelines and the CAF Disciplinary Code.

The disciplinary review confirmed that Libya breached Article 31 of the AFCON Regulations along with Articles 82 and 151 of CAF’s Disciplinary Code. As a result, CAF ruled the match as forfeited in Nigeria’s favour, giving them three valuable points in the AFCON 2025 qualifying rounds.

The financial penalty requires the Libyan Football Federation to remit the $50,000 fine within 60 days, with CAF’s ruling explicitly stating the decision is final, leaving Libya with no avenue for appeal or reconsideration.

The ruling impacts Libya’s standing in the AFCON qualifiers, as the forfeited points narrow their path forward in the tournament. Nigeria, on the other hand, gains an advantageous position with the awarded 3-0 scoreline as the qualifiers continue.

CAF's decision underscores its dedication to maintaining strict compliance and discipline within African football, reaffirming its stance on fair play and the importance of regulatory adherence across its member associations.

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