CAF Reviews Its Rules Ahead of Judgment on Libya and Nigeria Airport Saga: Report

• The verdict on the airport incident involving the Nigerian and Libyan Super Eagles is expected to be announced soon
• The turbulent negotiations continued to herald scenes about possible sanctions that the Confederation of African Football could impose on either team.
• A new report has emerged detailing the continent’s football body rethinking some of its rules as its trial approaches.

The conversation surrounding the airport incident involving the Libyan national team and the Super Eagles of Nigeria appears to be taking new and unexpected turns as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) continues to deliberate before announcing its final decision. .

It is important to remember that members of the Nigerian team were stranded for approximately 20 hours at Al Albraq airport during what was supposed to be a return game to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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This unfortunate incident sparked widespread criticism from the global football community, leading CAF to issue a press release expressing its disapproval of the situation.

However, ahead of the impending trial, a report has emerged indicating that the continent’s football body is reconsidering its decision on the incident.

CAF rethinks decision on Nigeria and Libya

According to a report by media outlet Inside World Football, the Confederation’s disciplinary committee is reviewing its rules regarding the treatment of visiting teams in light of the unfortunate events that occurred between Libya and Nigeria.

It is hoped that this review will establish a firm position and define a clear decision on the situation to avoid similar incidents in the future.

So far, the verdict on the current incident is expected to be announced soon. Reports indicate that both countries involved could face sanctions for their roles in the incident.

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It remains to be seen what the final decision will be, but it is important to highlight that possible sanctions could include fines, stadium bans and point deductions.

Possible sanctions that Libya could receive

Legitimate.ng in another report it detailed possible sanctions that the Libyan team could face following the hostage ordeal at the airport against the Super Eagles.

The Mediterranean Knights FA left the Nigerian team unattended at Al Abraq airport for around 20 hours.

Article 31 of the CAF regulations outlines the reception requirements expected of a host in a qualifying match, which Libya clearly violated.

Source: Legit.ng