The world soccer-ruling body, FIFA, yesterday slammed a fine of 63.9 million naira on Nigeria following the violence that occurred during the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Ghana at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on March 29, 2022 after the country’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA also ordered the country will play their next international match behind closed doors. FIFA, however, gave room for appeal over the fine the body gave to Nigeria due to the violence that ensued after the country’s inability to qualify for the World Cup.
Recall that Hundreds of fans encroached the pitch, destroying the technical area and pelting the VIP section of the stadium after Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw against Ghana, which saw the Super Eagles crash out of their final playoffs for the 2022 World Cup on the away goal rule.
