Nigeria declared winner after scandal in Libya

The CAF has decided. A little more than ten days after the cancellation of the <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/10/inhuman-treatment-why-nigeria-is-boycotting-its-can-2025-qualifying-match-in-libya/" title="“Inhuman treatment”: why Nigeria is boycotting its CAN 2025 qualifying match in Libya“>CAN 2025 qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria, the African football body decided to give victory on the green carpet to the Super Eagles. As a reminder, the plane of Victor Osimhen’s teammates, initially bound for Benghazi, was diverted to Al Abaq airport.

By remaining stuck for more than 12 hours without drinking or eating, Augustine Eguavoen’s players had lived a nightmare. An unacceptable situation, which pushed the Nigerian delegation to return to the country and therefore boycott the match. An investigation was then opened by the CAF, until the decision was rendered this Saturday. Note that the Libyan Federation was also fined €50,000, as mentioned in the press release.