The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finally announced their disciplinary verdict on the AFCON 2025 Libya vs Nigeria airport hostage saga.
Libyan authorities held the Super Eagles hostage for about 16 hours at Al Abraq International AirportLibyan authorities held the Super Eagles hostage for about 16 hours at Al Abraq International Airport after dangerously rerouting their flight away from Benghazi.CAF acknowledged the Nigeria n Football Federation, NFF's official complaint and postponed the match pending the verdict of its ethics and disciplinary committee.
"The Libya Football Federation is found to have breached Article 31 of the African Cup of Nations Regulations as well as Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. The match No.87 Libya v.
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