Nigeria praises CAF decision in controversy over Libya's treatment of Nigerian footballers

FILE - A picture taken on April 22, 2018, shows the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo.

Africa's football governing body has sided with Nigeria in that country's dispute with Libya over a canceled qualifying game. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory over Libya following accusations Libya deliberately breached competition guidelines.