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CAF reduces Libya’s penalty after awarding points to Nigeria following airport controversy

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1 year ago

October 29, 2024

Players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria were left stranded at the Al Abraq airport in Libya. Image: @nff. Source: Twitter

CAF reduces Libya’s penalty after awarding points to Nigeria following airport controversy

The Confederation of African Football recently passed its judgment on the airport controversy involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Libya
The African football governing body, through its statement, slammed the Libyan Federation with a fine and match forfeiture
A report detailing that CAF has reduced the penalties initially set to be imposed on the Libyan federation has recently surfaced

The airport incident involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Libya received its verdict when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced its judgement on October 26.

The unsavoury incident, which saw the Super Eagles team stranded at Al-Abraq airport for over 20 hours, led to the Nigerian team forfeiting their initially scheduled Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixture.

CAF, responding to the distressing situation, issued a statement condemning the act while also establishing a disciplinary committee to investigate the incident.

The football governing body eventually announced hefty sanctions against the Libyan federation via a statement.

However, in the aftermath of the incident, a report has surfaced detailing that CAF has cancelled a penalty handed to Libya.

CAF reduces Libya’s penalty

According to a report by the media outlet Libya Akhbar, CAF has decided to lift the three-match home ban initially imposed on the Libyan national team, allowing them to play their upcoming fixtures in front of home fans.

This reversal came after the intervention of Libya’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdel Hadi Al-Huwaij.

It’s worth noting that CAF had previously awarded three points and three goals to the Super Eagles, alongside a $50,000 fine against the Libyan team.

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Following these recent rulings, both teams will resume their qualification campaigns, with Nigeria set to visit the Republic of Benin, while Libya will travel to Kigali to face Rwanda.

Troost-Ekong reacts to CAF punishment

In another report by TUKO.co.ke, Super Eagle of Nigeria captain, William Troost-Ekong, reacted to the punishment CAF imposed on Libya.

The 31-year-old defender, who was a prominent voice during the team’s unsavoury ordeal, expressed his satisfaction with the verdict on social media.

The Al Khollod star shared his thoughts on his social media handle, calling the decision a welcome form of “justice.”

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Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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4 weeks ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

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Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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4 weeks ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

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AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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4 weeks ago

March 20, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.