Algeria Football– Libya’s request to challenge the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to deduct three points and impose a fine was deemed admissible by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This body based in Lausanne will examine the file at the end of this month, leaving in suspense the future of the Libyan team in the qualifications for CAN 2025 in Morocco.
This situation makes things particularly complex for the rest of the playoffs. If Libya wins its last home match on November 18, the group ranking could be profoundly modified, subject to the final verdict of the CAS. The expected decision could redistribute the cards within this group where the battle for the first two places, synonymous with qualification, is particularly contested.
As a reminder, the sanction imposed on Libya stems from an incident that occurred during the reception of the Nigerian team at the Libyan airport. Deemed non-compliant with CAF standards, this situation led the body to withdraw three points from Libya, a decision which upset the current ranking. To date, Nigeria occupies first place with 11 points, followed by Benin (7 points), Rwanda (5 points), and Libya (4 points).
The meeting on November 18 will therefore be decisive for Libya, which will not only have to aim for a victory, but also hope for a favorable outcome with the CAS. The latter could, in the event of a decision in favor of Libya, revive their hopes of qualification and relaunch a group where everything still seems possible. The end of the month promises to be crucial for Libyan football.
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