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Libyan FA hires Tunisian lawyer to appeal CAF sanctions

Libya’s Mediterranean Knights pose for a photo before a previous match.

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By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • This decision has boosted Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2025 Afcon finals in Morocco, while Libya remains at the bottom of Group D with only one point.
  • Nigeria secured a 1-0 win over Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in Uyo, Nigeria on October 11. 

With less than 72 hours left to appeal, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has hired Tunisian lawyer Ali Abbas to contest the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Caf on Saturday awarded Nigeria three points and a 3-0 win against Libya following the fiasco of a botched 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier that was to be played in Benghazi. Libya on October 15.

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