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CAF reduces Libya’s penalty after awarding points to Nigeria following airport controversy
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.
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.”
Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?
The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.
“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”
Politics
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER
President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences
to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.
The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.
President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.
“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.
I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.
President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
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The Brazilian will be assisted by Bukayo Saka and Leandro on the wings.
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