The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded three points, and three goals to Nigeria for the abandoned game against Libya.

The African Football governing body also fines the Away game host country a sum of $50,000 for their irregularities.

Recall that the Eagles were left stranded in Libya following the diversion of their flight from the planned destination, Benghazi.

The Disciplinary Committee of Confederation of African Football awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals in their aborted African Cup of Nations qualifier match against Libya.

Libya has been fined $50,000 which must be paid within 60 days of notice.

This ruling means Nigeria now extend lead atop Group D to 10 points from 4 games.

In November, Nigeria Super Eagles will play Benin Republic in Abidjan and Rwanda in Uyo, for their last two matches in Group D to determine the two countries to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Morocco.

Flashback

The Nigeria national team, Super Eagles, were literally held hostage at the airport on arrival in Libya ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights.

Despite prior agreements and approvals, the chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted from Benghazi to Abraq Airport, sparking unnecessary delays and tensions.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had reportedly arranged transportation in Benghazi, but the sudden diversion left the team stranded at Abraq Airport without buses provided by the Libyan FA.