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The Libya Football Federation (LFF) has filed an appeal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the sanctions imposed after the disrupted 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria.
DAILY GAZETTE reported how the Super Eagles faced considerable difficulties during their trip for the return leg of the match, including a redirected flight, over 18 hours of delays, and various logistical challenges. Consequently, CAF canceled the match, awarding Nigeria a 3-0 victory and three points, along with imposing a $50,000 fine on Libya.
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In a statement released by the CAF Disciplinary Board, chaired by Ousmane Kane, the ruling outlined that the LFF violated Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations, as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.
The decision declared the match, originally scheduled for October 15 in Benghazi, a forfeit in favor of Nigeria. Libya was also mandated to pay the fine within 60 days.
Despite this, Libyan outlet alwasat.ly reports that the LFF deems the ruling unfair, placing them last in Group D of the AFCON qualifiers.
To contest this decision, Libyan authorities have enlisted Tunisian lawyer Ali Abbas for legal support.
