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South Africans have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the CAF verdict.
Following the decision by the Confederations of African Football (CAF) to award Nigeria's Super Eagles three points and three goals for their cancelled AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Libya, South Africans have started to 'cry' that the ruling is not a good one.
Pulse Sports reported Super Eagles were held in a 20-hour hostage situation at Al-Abraq Airport which made the players and officials return to Nigeria.
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Nigeria held hostage in Libya
The match, which was originally set for October 15 in Benghazi, faced major logistical problems when the Nigerian team's flight was unexpectedly diverted, landing them at a distant airport.
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17:32 - 26.10.2024
Nigeria on course for AFCON spot after CAF hands down Libya verdict
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have gained a crucial advantage toward AFCON qualification after a CAF decision involving Libya, setting them up for a decisive match against Benin Republic next month.
Upon arrival, they were detained for nearly a full day without sufficient food or water, sparking widespread outrage from Nigerian officials and fans.
CAF awards Nigeria 3 points, 3 Goals
Meanwhile, CAF announced a decision following the Libya Football Federation's violation of several regulations concerning the treatment of the Nigerian team.
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13:47 - 26.10.2024
'3 points and 3 goals' - Nigeria Super Eagles WIN as CAF slaps Libya with ‘HUGE’ fine after 'hostage' situation
Nigeria's Super Eagles have been named winners of the AFCONQ2025 clash against Libya after the 20-hour hostage situation.
CAF confirmed that Nigeria has been awarded three points and three goals. As a result of the verdict, Nigeria is now on 10 points from four matches, four points better than second-placed Benin Republic, while Rwanda has five points.
Nigeria win, South Africans cry
Reacting after the verdict, South Africans have taken over social media to express their displeasure with the CAF judgement. Here are some of them:
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