The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 and ordered the country to play two matches behind closed doors for misconduct during and after a 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification game against Benin Republic. CAF found the LFF guilty of violating articles 82 and 151 of the organization's disciplinary code for the behavior of its supporters and officials. The incident follows a previous sanction against Libya for mistreating the Super Eagles during the AFCON qualification campaign.
December 30, 2024 9:34 amThe Confederation of African Football has fined the Libya n Football Federation $50,000 and ordered the country to play two matches behind closed doors.on Sunday, CAF charged Libya with “misconduct” during and after the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualification game against the Benin Republic in Tripoli on November 18.
Videos that surfaced online showed some Benin Republic team members massaged injuries with ice packs following a reported attack in their dressing room. In its ruling, the CAF disciplinary board “found the LFF guilty of violating articles 82 and 151 of the organisation’s disciplinary code for the behaviour of its supporters and officials during and after the match”.Libya’s latest sanction comes three months after the country was also punished for the treatment of Super Eagles during the AFCON qualification campaign.
Ahead of a game scheduled for Benghazi, the Nigerian national team’s flight was diverted to Al Abaq airport, and the players and coachesLibya eventually forfeited the game and was fined $50,000.
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