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CAF Fines Libyan Football Federation $50,000 for Misconduct During AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) $50,000 following misconduct by Libyan supporters and officials during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
The incident occurred during Libya’s final qualifier against Benin in Benghazi, which ended in a goalless draw, securing Benin’s qualification.
Enraged Libyan fans reportedly threw stones and bottles at the visiting team, prompting Benin head coach Gernot Rohr to lament the physical assaults endured by his players and officials from both fans and police after the match.
In a statement, CAF’s Disciplinary Board found the Libyan Football Federation guilty of violating Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code. Consequently, Libya has been ordered to play its next two official national team matches behind closed doors and pay a fine of $50,000.
This penalty follows an earlier sanction imposed on the LFF, which was fined $50,000 for issues during a game against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
In that instance, the Nigerian team was stranded at Al-Abraq International Airport for over 20 hours, leading to the game’s abandonment.
CAF continues to emphasize the need for discipline and proper conduct to ensure the safety of teams and officials in African football.
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Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua Visits President Tinubu
Heavy weight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua visits the President of Nigeria, Tinubu, in his residence on Wednesday. The information was shared by the President’s assistant, who shared a post on his twitter page.
During the visit the boxing champion presented President Tinubu a signed boxing glove as a sign of respect.
The President’s assistant, Dada, stated on his page “Champ @anthonyjoshua pays homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. Presents him with his autographed glove.”
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“We Will Do Everything to Stop Russia and End the War in 2025” – Zelensky Vows
In a powerful New Year address, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that 2025 would be a pivotal year for his country in its ongoing battle to end Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion.
Speaking just before midnight in Kyiv, Zelensky acknowledged that peace would not be handed to Ukraine, but vowed to push forward with all available means.
“We know that peace will not be given to us as a gift, but we will do everything to stop Russia and end the war,” he declared.
The war, which has now entered its third year, has cost Ukraine dearly.
In 2024, Ukraine lost seven times more territory to Russia than in the previous year, a sign of the ongoing struggle against a well-equipped and resourceful Russian army.
In response, Zelensky made it clear that Ukraine would continue to fight on all fronts, both on the battlefield and diplomatically, to ensure it is in a strong position ahead of any potential peace negotiations.
“Every day in the coming year, I, and all of us, must fight for a Ukraine that is strong enough,” he said.
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Russia Launches Drone Attack on Kyiv, Injuring Three and Damaging Buildings
In the early hours of Wednesday, Russia launched a drone strike on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, injuring at least three people and causing damage to buildings in two different districts.
The explosions shook the city after Ukraine’s air force had warned of the incoming threat.
According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, air defense systems successfully intercepted many of the drones, but the attack still caused significant damage.
Two floors of a residential building were partially destroyed, and debris also damaged a non-residential building in another part of the city.
Klitschko reported that emergency services were quickly on the scene, working to assess the full extent of the damage and provide aid to those injured.
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